La Libertad
Guatemala · Departamento del Pet�nGT
1982 government killing of civilians in El Petén, Guatemala
The Dos Erres massacre of 6 December 1982 took place in Dos Erres, a small village in the municipality of La Libertad, in the northern Petén department of Guatemala. The name of the village, occasionally given as "Las Dos Erres", literally means "two Rs", originating from two brothers called Ruano who received the original land grant.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 88,421
- Coordinates
- 16.788, -90.117
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 209 m
Overview of La Libertad
Located in Departamento del Pet�n, Guatemala, La Libertad is best described as a medium-sized town. The population is roughly 88,421. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include water sports, adventure and nature.
Things to do in La Libertad
Water Sports in La Libertad
(2)La Libertad's water sports entries include Bodyboard and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for La Libertad. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in La Libertad
(1)La Libertad's adventure entries include Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from La Libertad's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in La Libertad
(1)Nature in La Libertad covers Gardens. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows La Libertad's own activity tags.
Best time to visit La Libertad
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Departamento del Pet�n; once there, walking covers most of La Libertad. The local time zone is America/Guatemala.
Similar destinations
Places near La Libertad that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is La Libertad known for?
- La Libertad is mainly a destination for water sports, adventure and nature, set in Departamento del Pet�n, Guatemala with around 88,421 inhabitants.
- What can you do in La Libertad?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Windsurfing, Shooting Ranges and Gardens in La Libertad. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit La Libertad?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is La Libertad located?
- Administratively, La Libertad sits in Departamento del Pet�n, Guatemala — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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