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Poptún
City in Petén , Guatemala
Overview
Poptún is a lively town in southern Petén, Guatemala, known for its lively local culture and lush surrounding nature. Its location makes it a convenient stop for travelers heading to archaeological sites or nature reserves. The town offers a mix of traditional markets, growing businesses, and relaxed rural corners.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Petén
Population
69,437
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
16.33°, -89.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$605
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$290
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
9.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1802 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PON
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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