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Ixchiguán

City in San Marcos , Guatemala

Overview

Ixchiguán is a highland town in San Marcos, Guatemala, known for its cool climate, scenic vistas, and strong indigenous Mam culture. The town features lively markets, traditional festivals, and easy access to mountain landscapes for trekkers and nature lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
San Marcos
Population
24,926
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.16°, -91.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$408
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$210
Cashless
10
English
10
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
63 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
81 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUG
Distance
49 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 2 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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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