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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
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 45/100.
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