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Cantel
City in Quetzaltenango , Guatemala
Overview
Cantel is a picturesque town set in the highlands of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, known for its artisan traditions, lively markets, and scenic mountain backdrop. Visitors enjoy a blend of indigenous culture and warm local hospitality in a peaceful, rural setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quetzaltenango
Population
47,087
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.81°, -91.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
36
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
49
Monthly Cost
$603
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$260
Cashless
18
English
20
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
13.7°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1857 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAZ
Distance
8 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. 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 62/100.
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