Overview
San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is a busy commercial hub serving the surrounding coffee plantations, situated just off the RN1 highway from San Marcos to Malacatan. Located in the bocacosta piedmont region, it offers pleasant temperatures averaging 23°C (74°F), not as hot as the Pacific Lowlands nor as cold as the Highlands.
Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub · Trekking
Before you go
Nature
Cloud forest nature reserves with trails, waterfalls, and regular quetzal sightings. Coffee plantation tours may be arranged locally.
Transport
Buses between San Pedro Sacatepéquez/San Marcos and Malacatán stop at San Rafael on the RN1 highway. Local tuk-tuks and microbuses available for getting around.
Weather
Pleasant year-round temperatures averaging 23°C (74°F), ranging from 17°C at night to 29°C during the day. Located in the bocacosta piedmont zone.
