ancient ruins
Caracol
The largest Maya site in Belize, once a powerful city-state rivaling Tikal, with the tallest man-made structure in the country.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Petén, Guatemala · North America
Poptún sits on the route: 30 minutes from San Luis, 58km from Caracol.
Poptún is a town located in Petén, Guatemala. With a population of 17,320, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Poptún sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Poptún to your route.
Poptún Airport (IATA: PON, ICAO: MGPP) is an airport serving the town of Poptún in Guatemala. The runway is within the town. There are low hills 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the airport.
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Poptún is located in Petén, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 16.3311 latitude, -89.4169 longitude.
Poptún has a population of approximately 17,320 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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ancient ruins
The largest Maya site in Belize, once a powerful city-state rivaling Tikal, with the tallest man-made structure in the country.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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