Ixlu
Ixlu is an archaeological site in Petén Department, Guatemala.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ixlu.
Ixlu
Archaeological site
Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ixlu is a small Maya archaeological site that dates to the Classic and Postclassic Periods. It is located on the isthmus between the Petén Itzá and Salpetén lakes, in the northern Petén Department of Guatemala. Ixlu is situated 160 metres north of Ixlu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include El Remate.
El Remate
Photo: Martin Haeusler, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Ixlu
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Petén Department, Guatemala, Central America, North America
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Latitude
16.97843° or 16° 58′ 42″ northLongitude
-89.68702° or 89° 41′ 13″ westElevation
135 metres (443 feet)Open location code
768GX8H7+95GeoNames ID
10628824
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