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Purulhá
City in Baja Verapaz , Guatemala
Overview
Purulhá is a charming mid-sized town set in the lush highlands of Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. Known for its coffee plantations and indigenous Q'eqchi' culture, the city offers an authentic experience for travelers seeking tranquility and local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Baja Verapaz
Population
65,340
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.27°, -90.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$595
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
19.4°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1593 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBV
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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