Overview
Petexbatún is a small lake formed by a river of the same name, which is a tributary of the La Pasion river. It is near Sayaxché, located in the southern area of the Guatemalan department of Petén.
Description
Laguna Petexbatún is a 6km-long lake south of Sayaxché, approached by an hour's lancha (small motorboat) ride up the Río Petexbatún, a tributary of the Río de la Pasión. The lake, river and surrounding forests harbor many birds, including kingfishers, egrets, vultures, eagles, cormorants and herons. Within reach of the waterways are five archaeological sites and a pair of jungle-hideaway accommodations.
Address
Petén Guatemala
Guatemala
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/guatemala/around-sayaxche/attractions/laguna-petexbatun/a/poi-sig/1331757/1328193
Petén Guatemala
Guatemala
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/guatemala/around-sayaxche/attractions/laguna-petexbatun/a/poi-sig/1331757/1328193