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Chichicastenango
City in Quiché , Guatemala
Overview
Chichicastenango, set in Guatemala's western highlands, is a lively town renowned for its massive indigenous market and deep-rooted Mayan traditions. With colorful streets, sacred sites, and artisan crafts, it's a captivating blend of history and culture that attracts travelers year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quiché
Population
150,932
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.94°, -91.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$313
Local Income
$225
Cashless
25
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
33 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AQB
Distance
9 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 106 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 65/100.
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