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Flores
A picturesque island town on Lake Petén Itzá connected to the mainland by a causeway, serving as the gateway to Tikal.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Petén, Guatemala · North America
San José is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Flores, 6km from Flores.
San José is a town located in Petén, Guatemala. With a population of 1,201, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San José 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 José to your route.
San José is a municipality in the Petén Department of Guatemala. It contains 3,602 people. It lies on the north shore of Lake Petén Itzá and is located a few kilometers from the Classic Period Maya ruin of Motul de San José. El Zotz is also located in the municipality.
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San José is located in Petén, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 16.9833 latitude, -89.9000 longitude.
San José has a population of approximately 1,201 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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A picturesque island town on Lake Petén Itzá connected to the mainland by a causeway, serving as the gateway to Tikal.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Sprawling ancient Mayan city with towering temple pyramids rising above the rainforest canopy of Guatemala.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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