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Sayaxché
City in Petén , Guatemala
Overview
Sayaxché is a busy town in Guatemala's Petén region, serving as a gateway to surrounding forests, rivers, and numerous Maya archaeological sites. The town blends local culture, busy markets, and eco-tourism opportunities along the Río La Pasión.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Petén
Population
99,787
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
16.52°, -90.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$660
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$290
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
22.7°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
11.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1921 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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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 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 55/100.
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