San José, El Petén

San José, El Petén
San José, El Petén
Location in Guatemala
Coordinates:
Country Guatemala
Department Petén
Population
 • Total 3,602

San José is a municipality in the El 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.

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.