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San Sebastián

City in Retalhuleu , Guatemala

Overview

San Sebastián, located in the Retalhuleu region of Guatemala, is a medium-sized city with a charming local vibe and easy access to Guatemala's Pacific coast and tourist spots. Known for its traditional markets, community events, and relaxed pace, it offers a glimpse into authentic regional life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Retalhuleu
Population
30,724
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.56°, -91.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$600
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$310
Cashless
18
English
25
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
18.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
2099 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RER
Distance
7 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. 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: 57/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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