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Esquipulas Palo Gordo
City in San Marcos , Guatemala
Overview
Esquipulas Palo Gordo is a charming town in the highlands of San Marcos, Guatemala, known for its cool climate, scenic mountain views, and close-knit community vibe. The town combines traditional Guatemalan culture with peaceful rural living, making it a perfect spot for travelers seeking authenticity and tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
San Marcos
Population
14,018
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.94°, -91.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$566
Local Cost
$332
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
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
6 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
CTF
Distance
28 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 1 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 2025-12-06.
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 68/100.
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