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Palestina de los Altos

City in Quetzaltenango , Guatemala

Overview

Palestina de los Altos is a small, traditional town tucked in the highlands of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Known for its friendly locals, colorful markets, and rich Mayan heritage, it offers an authentic experience away from mainstream tourism.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quetzaltenango
Population
20,719
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.93°, -91.69°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$483
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
5.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2012 mm
Internet Speed
22 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAZ
Distance
22 km

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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 17 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.

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Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.

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