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La Esperanza

City in Quetzaltenango , Guatemala

Overview

La Esperanza is a growing suburb just outside Quetzaltenango, blending urban conveniences with local Guatemalan charm. The city is a gateway to natural attractions and cultural experiences, ideal for travelers looking for an authentic, less touristy atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quetzaltenango
Population
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.87°, -91.56°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$574
Local Cost
$297
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
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
63 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
AAZ
Distance
6 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 127 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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