Place to visit
Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge, Guatemala: what it is and when to go
Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge is a protected area (Refugio de Vida Silvestre Petexbatún) in Guatemala. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 02. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Petexbatún
- Where
- Guatemala
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRS San Benito, 63 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- CONAP
- Coordinates
- 16.44275, -90.18679
What it is and where
Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge is a protected area (Refugio de Vida Silvestre Petexbatún) in Guatemala.
Its coordinates are 16.44275, -90.18679; the nearest main airport is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS, San Benito), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Guatemala (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- CONAP
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge is November to March.
- JanBest time11:07
- FebBest time11:28
- MarBest time11:53
- AprPossible12:22
- MayPossible12:46
- JunBetter not12:58
- JulPossible12:53
- AugPossible12:33
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctPossible11:37
- NovBest time11:13
- DecBest time11:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 02. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to March | April to May, July to August and October |
| Wildlife | November to March | April to May, July to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- TamarinditoArchaeological site in Guatemala5.2 km
- AguatecaArchaeological site5.4 km
- Aguateca Cultural MonumentProtected area7.0 km
- Arroyo de PiedraArchaeological site in Guatemala7.9 km
- Dos PilasHistory9.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Guatemala guide.
More in Guatemala: Nature
- Quiriguá: ancient Maya archaeological site in south-eastern Guatemala
- Volcán de Fuego: volcano in Guatemala
- Volcán Tajumulco: stratovolcano in Guatemala
- Santa María: active volcano in Guatemala
- Pacaya: mountain and national park in Guatemala
- Volcán Tacaná: volcano between Mexico and Guatemala
Every Guatemala place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge?
It is a protected area (Refugio de Vida Silvestre Petexbatún in the local language) in Guatemala.
When is the best time to visit Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge?
November to March. In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 02.
How do you get to Petexbatún Wildlife Refuge?
The nearest main airport is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS), 63 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 Tamarindito, Aguateca, Aguateca Cultural Monument. The rest is in the Guatemala guide.
Keep reading
- Nature125 places for nature in Guatemala, from Quiriguá to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GuatemalaBefore travelling to Guatemala: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish citizens enter for 90 days, and what hardly anyone knows…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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