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Santa Cruz La Laguna
City in Sololá , Guatemala
Overview
Santa Cruz La Laguna is a peaceful lakeside village on the northern shore of Lake Atitlán, known for its spectacular views, indigenous Mayan culture, and unique, car-free hillside setting. Accessible only by boat, the town offers an off-the-beaten-path experience with eco-friendly hotels, traditional customs, and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Sololá
Population
7,894
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.74°, -91.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$700
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$250
Cashless
15
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
8 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
68 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
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 5 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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