San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta facts for kids
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San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta
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Municipal offices of San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta
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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta
Location in Guatemala
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| Country |  Guatemala |
| Department | San Marcos Department |
San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta (pronounced san rafaˈel pje ðe la ˈkwesta) is a small town in Guatemala. It is a municipality located in the San Marcos department.
About 4,320 people live in this town. You will see many red-tiled roofs and beautiful flowering trees there. The town is about 13 kilometers (8 miles) southwest of the city of San Marcos.
The name "San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta" means "At the foot of the steep slope" in English. This is because the town sits at the start of a very winding and steep road. This road climbs from 900 meters (2,950 feet) to 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) in just 15 kilometers (9 miles)!
San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is in the northern part of the San Marcos department. It is close to the border with Mexico. The weather here is warmer than in other parts of the department. The town is at the base of the Sierra Madre mountain range. Many coffee plantations grow in this area.
Climate and Weather
San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta has a tropical climate. This type of climate is called Am in the Köppen climate classification. This means it is generally warm all year with a rainy season.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.5 (83.3) |
28.8 (83.8) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.1 (86.2) |
29.7 (85.5) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.2 (84.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.9 (84.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 22.4 (72.3) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
23.2 (73.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.4 (61.5) |
16.5 (61.7) |
17.2 (63.0) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.2 (64.8) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.4 (63.3) |
16.7 (62.1) |
17.5 (63.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 50 (2.0) |
56 (2.2) |
122 (4.8) |
256 (10.1) |
516 (20.3) |
674 (26.5) |
493 (19.4) |
505 (19.9) |
691 (27.2) |
571 (22.5) |
184 (7.2) |
78 (3.1) |
4,196 (165.2) |
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Bird Sanctuary
The local government of San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta takes care of a special place for birds. It is called El Refugio del Quetzal. This name means "The Quetzal's Refuge."
This area is part of a larger region known as the Tacan-Tajumulco Important Bird Area. BirdLife International, a group that protects birds, has recognized this area as very important for birds.
Where is San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta?
The town is located about 27 kilometers (17 miles) west of the city of San Marcos. It is surrounded by other towns and areas within the San Marcos Department.
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San Pablo and San Marcos | |
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Esquipulas Palo Gordo and San Marcos | ||
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| El Tumbador |
See also
In Spanish: San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta para niños
