Melchor de Mencos is in Peten department, with a population of 28,238 in the 2018 census (INE). Known for belize border crossing and gateway to tikal from belize.
Safety & Connectivity: The safety score in the Key Stats section is our own map rating, not an official figure. Main concerns: border town risks, hot, very limited services. We have no sourced internet speed data for this town; check Tigo and Claro coverage for your exact address. Check our internet guide for detailed ISP coverage.
Cost of Living: The monthly cost in the Key Stats section is our own map estimate with no published source. Check today’s exchange rate and our cost of living comparison.
Local Festivals: Feria de Melchor de Mencos (May 18) (patron: San Martín de Porres). Guatemala’s feria season brings parades, live music, food stalls, and traditional dances. See our festivals calendar for dates across all departments.
For department-level data, see Peten. Check the latest exchange rates and cost of living data.
Municipal Services
The Municipalidad de Melchor de Mencos provides local government services including boleto de ornato (annual municipal tax), IUSI (property tax payments), and basic civil registry services. For national-level procedures such as obtaining a DPI (national ID) at RENAP, tax filings at SAT, or police reports at the PNC departmental headquarters, residents typically travel to Flores, the capital of Peten department. For a complete guide to government procedures, visit our tramites guide.
How to Get There
MelchordeMencos is approximately 306 km from Guatemala City in a straight line. Road distance is longer and varies by route; the main route goes through Peten department.
From Guatemala City:
- By bus: This page does not name a bus operator, terminal or fare: we print those only from an operator’s own timetable. Our sourced route guide for Peten department: Guatemala City to Flores and Tikal.
- By car: Take the main highway through Peten. Road conditions vary; check CONRED for updates.
- By shuttle: The transport hub lists the shuttle routes we have checked against the sellers’ own timetables.
Check our transportation guide and today’s gas prices.
Local Costs & Services
Live price links for MelchordeMencos (Peten department):
- Current fuel prices: see our gas prices page.
- Exchange rate: Check today’s live rate
Compare remittance rates and check the cost of living calculator for detailed budgets.
Safety Overview
The safety score in the Key Stats section above is our own map rating, not an official figure.
Emergency contacts:
- CONRED (disaster): 119
- Police (PNC): 110
- Fire department: 122
- Cruz Roja (Red Cross): 125
- Tourist assistance (ASISTUR, INGUAT): 1500
Read our full Guatemala safety guide for department-by-department data.
Explore Peten Department
MelchordeMencos is one of the municipalities in Peten department. Explore nearby areas and compare data across the region.
Useful links:
- Peten department overview
- Exchange rates — updated daily
- Remittance comparison — find the cheapest way to send money
- Weather forecast — current conditions
- Guatemala safety map — department-by-department