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About Lake Atitlán

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala is a stunning volcanic lake town cluster perfect for digital nomads seeking nature and a slower pace 🌋🌊. Spots like San Pedro and Panajachel offer cafés, coworking spaces, and affordable stays, though internet can be spotty outside main hubs. Great for focus, hiking, and lake views, but best if you’re okay with a laid-back, less urban setup ✨

Through the year

Best in February (67) · now 59
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 20 mm Feb: 30 mm Mar: 49 mm Apr: 120 mm May: 232 mm Jun: 546 mm Jul: 264 mm Aug: 329 mm Sep: 411 mm Oct: 321 mm Nov: 140 mm Dec: 29 mm Jan: 23°C / 14°C Feb: 23°C / 15°C Mar: 24°C / 15°C Apr: 23°C / 16°C May: 23°C / 17°C Jun: 22°C / 17°C Jul: 24°C / 17°C Aug: 23°C / 17°C Sep: 22°C / 17°C Oct: 22°C / 17°C Nov: 23°C / 16°C Dec: 23°C / 15°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.8
Internet Speed 6.3
Safety 7.0
Weather 7.7
Accommodation Cost 7.5
Nomad Friendly 7.1
Female Friendly 6.6
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Lake Atitlán
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $495.88 per month
Coworking Space $150.07 per month
Coffee $2.87 per cup
Beer $2.61 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.87 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $45.67 per month
Mobile Plan $20.88 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $54.81 per month

Other cities in Guatemala

Other cities in Guatemala
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Antigua $2,447 6.7 Compare
2 San Pedro La Laguna $1,968 6.1 Compare
3 Xela $1,997 6.1 Compare
4 Quetzaltenango $2,036 6.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 San Pedro La Laguna GT Guatemala $1,968 6.1 Compare
2 Xela GT Guatemala $1,997 6.1 Compare
3 San Marcos La Laguna GT Guatemala $2,007 5.6 Compare
4 Quetzaltenango GT Guatemala $2,036 6.0 Compare

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