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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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Petén, Guatemala · North America
Sayaxché sits on the route: 35 minutes from La Libertad, 55km from Flores.
Sayaxché is a town located in Petén, Guatemala. With a population of 9,100, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Sayaxché 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 Sayaxché to your route.
Sayaxché (Spanish pronunciation: [saʝaʃˈtʃe]) is a municipality in the El Petén department of Guatemala, on the Río La Pasión River. It covers an area of 3,904 square kilometres or 1,507 square miles, and had 55,578 inhabitants at the 2002 Census; the latest official estimate (as at mid-2012) was 114,781Read more
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The city was founded in 1874 to provide accommodation for forest workers of Jamet Sastré logging company. It obtained municipal status in 1929.
El Rosario National Park is located just east of the town. The archaeological sites of Ceibal and Dos Pilas are located within the municipal boundaries.
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Sayaxché is located in Petén, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 16.5245 latitude, -90.1880 longitude.
Sayaxché has a population of approximately 9,100 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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