San José, Petén

San José is a municipality in the Petén Department of Guatemala. It contains 3,602 people. It lies on the north shore of Lake Petén Itzá and is located a few kilometers from the Classic Period Maya ruin of Motul de San José. El Zotz is also located in the municipality.

San José
San José is located in Guatemala
San José
San José
Location in Guatemala
Coordinates: 16°59′1.05″N 89°54′3.59″W
Country Guatemala
Department El Petén
Government
  MayorGustavo Tesucún Cahuiche (UNE)
Population
  Total3,602
ClimateAw

Sports

The town is home to Heredia Jaguares de Peten of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala, the top level in Guatemalan football since it moved from Morales in summer 2008.


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