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San José
City in Petén , Guatemala
Overview
San José is a picturesque lakeside town in Petén, Guatemala, known for its tranquil atmosphere, beautiful views of Lake Petén Itzá, and proximity to archaeological sites. Visitors come here for nature, local culture, and access to the region's famous Mayan ruins.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Petén
Population
7,261
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
16.98°, -89.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$696
Local Cost
$313
Local Income
$175
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
10.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1800 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
FRS
Distance
9 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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