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Sayaxché

Sayaxché is a town in Petén district, Guatemala of about 9,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Laguna de Petexbatún, Punta de Chimino and Arqueological Site Seibal.

16.5245° N, 90.1880° WPop. 9,100

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see14
Notable63
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sayaxché

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:47 pm

101 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sayaxché
  2. Parque Nacional El Rosarionature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Arqueological Site Seibalheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Laguna de Petexbatúnlake · 45 min
  5. Tamarinditoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. La Ameliaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sayaxché
Today’s loopSayaxchéStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sayaxché?

Laguna de Petexbatún (lake, about 12 km), Punta de Chimino (heritage site, about 13 km), Arqueological Site Seibal (heritage site, about 17 km), Parque Nacional El Rosario (nature spot, about 4 km), La Amelia (heritage site, about 31 km), Tamarindito (heritage site, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sayaxché?

89 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 churches, 10 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Sayaxché?

Anonal, about 10 km by road; Tamarindito (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Sayaxché?

Entrada Lago El Rosario, about 3 km by road; Laguneta Yalcachimbá (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sayaxché?

Start in Sayaxché, visit Parque Nacional El Rosario, then Arqueological Site Seibal, then Laguna de Petexbatún, then Tamarindito, then La Amelia, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.