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San Marcos La Laguna

City in Sololá , Guatemala

Overview

San Marcos La Laguna is a peaceful, small village set on the shore of Lake Atitlán, known for its holistic retreats, alternative wellness centers, and serene natural beauty. Popular among backpackers, yogis, and spiritual seekers, it offers relaxed lakeside living with striking volcano views.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Sololá
Population
2,944
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.73°, -91.26°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$770
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$220
Cashless
25
English
30
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
31 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
90 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
AAZ
Distance
31 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 114 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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