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Mazatenango

City in Suchitepéquez , Guatemala

Overview

Mazatenango is the lively capital of the Suchitepéquez Department, known for its busy marketplaces, colonial architecture, and annual festivals. With a strong local culture and warm climate, the city offers an authentic Guatemalan experience away from heavy tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Suchitepéquez
Population
83,828
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.53°, -91.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$680
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
15
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
72 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
16
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
RER
Distance
21 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 57 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 2025-12-05.
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 77/100.

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