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Panajachel
City in Sololá , Guatemala
Overview
Panajachel is the gateway to Lake Atitlán, offering stunning lake views, lively markets, and a blend of local and expat communities. The town balances authentic Mayan culture with a laid-back tourist vibe, making it a favorite stop for travelers in Guatemala.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Sololá
Population
16,101
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.74°, -91.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$850
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$300
Cashless
25
English
35
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
21.2°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
10.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1883 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
38
Nightlife
12
Parks
2
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
29.0
Airport
AQB
Distance
30 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 81 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 67/100.
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