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San Benito
City in Petén , Guatemala
Overview
San Benito, set on the southern shores of Lago Petén Itzá in Guatemala's Petén region, is a gateway to the Maya heritage and natural wonders of northern Guatemala. The city offers a mix of authentic Guatemalan life, traditional markets, and easy access to the island of Flores and nearby nature reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Petén
Population
54,189
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
16.92°, -89.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$650
Local Cost
$372
Local Income
$325
Cashless
30
English
20
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
60 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FRS
Distance
6 km
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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: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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