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Santa María de Jesús
City in Sacatepéquez , Guatemala
Overview
Santa María de Jesús is a traditional town set at the foot of Volcán Agua in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. It offers a friendly, authentic atmosphere and stunning natural scenery with indigenous culture and colorful markets. The town is less touristy than nearby Antigua, making it perfect for immersive local experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Sacatepéquez
Population
26,769
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.49°, -90.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
36
Traffic Safety
47
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$292
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
16
Temperature
21.0°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
7.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1333 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GUA
Distance
22 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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 32 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 50/100.
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