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Guatemala · Pacific coast

Tak’alik Ab’aj and Sipacate–Naranjo

The Tak’alik Ab’aj archaeological park, which publishes its hours and fees, and the mangroves of Sipacate–Naranjo National Park, with unconfirmed status.

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    Tak’alik Ab’aj National Archaeological Park

    El Asintal, Retalhuleu; according to the Ministry of Culture, it is reached by the CA-2 Pacific highway. The pin is the site in OpenStreetMap, linked to Wikidata; it is not the entrance.53.9 km in a straight line from the regional map centre

    Entry
    Foreign visitor Q50
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:00–17:00
    Booking
    Not stated

    An archaeological site in El Asintal (Retalhuleu) run by the Ministry of Culture, 199 km from the capital according to the Ministry.

    Source: Ministerio de Cultura (CulturaGuate) – Tak’alik Ab’aj (consulta oct. 2026) · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Guatemalans Q5 and foreign visitors Q50; payment in local currency (Ministry of Culture).
    Hours
    Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Ministry of Culture).

    Tip: The Ministry recommends clothes for hot, humid weather, non-slip shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen and insect repellent.

    Sources: Ministerio de Cultura (CulturaGuate) – Tak’alik Ab’aj (consulta oct. 2026) · SIC (Ministerio de Cultura) – Parque Arqueológico Nacional Tak’alik Ab’aj

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    NatureStatus unconfirmed

    Sipacate–Naranjo National Park

    Sipacate, Escuintla; according to CONAP, Paredón Buena Vista is reached by boat from Sipacate or the «El Escondite» landing. The pin is the park in OpenStreetMap; it is not a landing.53.9 km in a straight line from the regional map centre

    Entry
    Not stated
    Hours
    Not confirmed
    Booking
    Not stated

    A mangrove national park run by CONAP next to Sipacate (Escuintla), with a turtle sanctuary, according to CONAP.

    Status not confirmed with CONAP: its listing, with no visible date, gives free access. Spain lists Escuintla department among the risk areas to avoid (update of 8 May 2026).

    Source: CONAP – Parque Nacional Sipacate–Naranjo · 2026 · +1

    Practical details and sources
    Hours
    Free access, according to CONAP.

    Tip: At Poza del Nance, CONAP asks boats to go slowly so as not to hurt the turtles.

    Sources: CONAP – Parque Nacional Sipacate–Naranjo · Gobierno de España – Recomendaciones de viaje: Guatemala (8 may. 2026)