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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 · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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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