Nakum
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Nakúm
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El Remate is a small, relaxed little village on the east side of Lago Petén Itza. Some travelers looking for peace and quiet opt to stay here rather than Flores as a base for exploring the lake and the region. It's also the closest jumping off point to Tikal.
Nakum
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Nakún” and “Sitio Arqueológico Nakum”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Petén Department, Guatemala, Central America, North America
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Latitude
17.17594° or 17° 10′ 33″ northLongitude
-89.40514° or 89° 24′ 19″ westElevation
227 metres (745 feet)Open location code
769G5HGV+9WGeoNames ID
3592271
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