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San José El Ídolo

City in Suchitepéquez , Guatemala

Overview

San José El Ídolo is a welcoming small town in Suchitepéquez, Guatemala, known for its rural charm, traditional culture, and a close-knit community. Visitors experience authentic Guatemalan life, surrounded by scenic countryside and agriculture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Suchitepéquez
Population
12,017
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
14.45°, -91.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
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
53 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RER
Distance
31 km

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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 2 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 55/100.

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