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San Andrés

Petén, Guatemala · North America

About San Andrés

San Andrés is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Flores, 5km from Flores.

San Andrés is a town located in Petén, Guatemala. With a population of 7,235, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Andrés 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 San Andrés to your route.

About San Andrés

San Andrés is a municipality in the department of El Petén in Guatemala. The municipality is formed by the town of San Andrés, located on the north-western shore of Lake Petén Itzá, and 55 rural communities, with a total population of 20,295 people (census 2002). The municipality was created in 1962 and has a

Read more territory 8,874 km2, equivalent to 25% of the department of El Petén. In the 1990s, more than 93% (8,288 km2) of the municipality's territory was declared protected nature reserve by the central government.

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Where is San Andrés located?

San Andrés is located in Petén, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 16.9686 latitude, -89.9118 longitude.

What is the population of San Andrés?

San Andrés has a population of approximately 7,235 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
7,235
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Petén
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
16.9686, -89.9118

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Worth the detour from San Andrés

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Flores

A picturesque island town on Lake Petén Itzá connected to the mainland by a causeway, serving as the gateway to Tikal.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Tikal

Sprawling ancient Mayan city with towering temple pyramids rising above the rainforest canopy of Guatemala.

42 km · about 50 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Andrés.

San José

🇬🇹 Guatemala

2 km awayPop. 1,201

Flores

🇬🇹 Guatemala

5 km awayPop. 20,464

San Benito

🇬🇹 Guatemala

6 km awayPop. 30,764

San Francisco

🇬🇹 Guatemala

19 km awayPop. 3,954

Santa Ana

🇬🇹 Guatemala

20 km awayPop. 9,523

La Libertad

🇬🇹 Guatemala

30 km awayPop. 8,646

El Chal

🇬🇹 Guatemala

46 km away

Sayaxché

🇬🇹 Guatemala

57 km awayPop. 9,100

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