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Melchor de Mencos
City in Petén , Guatemala
Overview
Melchor de Mencos is a lively border city in the Petén region of Guatemala, serving as a key gateway between Guatemala and Belize. Known for its busy markets and local hospitality, the city offers a unique cultural blend and convenient access to nearby attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Petén
Population
30,682
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
17.07°, -89.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$550
Local Cost
$342
Local Income
$280
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
21.9°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1729 mm
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CYD
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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