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San Marcos
City in Ocotepeque, Honduras
Overview
San Marcos is a charming small town in the mountainous Ocotepeque region of western Honduras, known for its cool climate, welcoming community, and central plazas. The town offers a glimpse into traditional Honduran life, with colorful markets, colonial architecture, and access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Honduras
Department
Ocotepeque
Population
19,978
Time Zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
14.38°, -88.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
42
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$635
Local Cost
$271
Local Income
$220
Cashless
22
English
18
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
8.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1256 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GAC
Distance
41 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.
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 61/100.
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