Place to visit
Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén, Guatemala: what it is and when to go
Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén is an archaeological museum in Dolores, Petén, Guatemala. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Guatemala: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological museum in Dolores, Petén, Guatemala · Museums and art
- Where
- Guatemala
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRS San Benito, 65 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 08:00-17:00
- Coordinates
- 16.51625, -89.4158
What it is and where
Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén is an archaeological museum in Dolores, Petén, Guatemala. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Guatemala: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 16.51625, -89.4158; the nearest main airport is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS, San Benito), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Guatemala (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Guatemala. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén is November to March.
- JanBest time11:07
- FebBest time11:28
- MarBest time11:53
- AprPossible12:23
- MayPossible12:46
- JunBetter not12:59
- JulPossible12:54
- AugPossible12:33
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctPossible11:37
- NovBest time11:13
- DecBest time11:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Guatemala in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Guatemala
To enter Guatemala there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Appointment with Sanidad Exterior two months ahead”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Guatemala checklist. Currency: Quetzal (GTQ); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz; emergencies: 110 National Civil Police · 122 or 123 fire · 1500 tourist assistance (PROATUR).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- La ENEA Regional Municipal ParkNational park23 km
- El ChalPre-Columbian Maya archaeological site28 km
- Naj TunichPre-Columbian archaeological site in Guatemala33 km
- Chiquibul National ParkNational park in Belize36 km
- Museo Nueva HorizonteMuseum38 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Guatemala guide.
More in Guatemala: Museums and art
- Kaminaljuyu: archaeological site
- Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala: building in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Museo Miraflores: archeological museum in Guatemala City
- Casa Museo Internacional Movimientos Artísticos: Museum
- Choco Museo: Museum
- Landscapes of memory: Museum
Every Guatemala place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén?
It is an archaeological museum in Dolores, Petén, Guatemala. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Guatemala: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén?
November to March. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01.
How do you get to Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén?
The nearest main airport is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS), 65 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Guatemala is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Guatemala map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have La ENEA Regional Municipal Park, El Chal, Naj Tunich. The rest is in the Guatemala guide.
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