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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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