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Tacaná

City in San Marcos , Guatemala

Overview

Tacaná is a lively town set amidst the scenic mountains of western Guatemala, known for its busy markets, rich indigenous culture, and proximity to natural wonders. Visitors can experience authentic local life, scenic hiking, and traditional festivals in a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
San Marcos
Population
82,079
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.24°, -92.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$640
Local Cost
$354
Local Income
$270
Cashless
15
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
8 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

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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 17 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 52/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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