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Municipio de San Benito

City in Petén , Guatemala

Overview

San Benito is a lively town in the heart of the Petén region, serving as an important commercial and transport link for travelers exploring northern Guatemala. Its proximity to the shores of Lago Petén Itzá and neighboring Flores makes it a dynamic, local-centric destination with easy access to natural and archaeological attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Petén
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
16.91°, -89.91°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$617
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$350
Cashless
15
English
25
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
10.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1800 mm
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
FRS
Distance
5 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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