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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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