Petén Travel Guide

Guatemala

Tikal which includes heritage elements, forest scenes and tranquil scenes
Tikal which includes heritage elements, forest scenes and tranquil scenes
Tikal featuring heritage elements and a ruin
Tikal featuring signage
Tikal which includes a ruin, heritage elements and landscape views

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Flores showing fishing and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Flores
Known for Lakes, Tours and Nature
Trip time! Discover the ruins, history and archaeology in relaxing Flores.

Reasons to visit

  • Tikal National Park
  • Tikal
  • Flores Dock
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This is my most epic self-portrait, so far: Contemplating the Milky Way, standing all alone on top of El Henequén—one of the many ancient mayan temples you'll find along the way to El Mirador—surrounded by monkeys, fireflies and an ocean of trees. No wonder why our ancestors looked up into the sky and thought of mighty gods.
San Andres
Known for Lakes, Relaxing and Jungles
Get away to romantic San Andres! Enjoy the lake views, spas and ruins.
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Beach Shoreline at Lake Peten Itza, San Jose, Peten, Guatemala
San Jose Peten
Known for Lakes, Dining and Beaches
Experience relaxing San Jose Peten: its lake views, jungle, beaches and more!
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Lake Peten Itza Shoreline at El Pedregal Beach, San Benito, Peten, Guatemala
San Benito
Head to sights like Lake Petén Itzá and Santa Barbara Island Museum as you discover San Benito.
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Melchor de Mencos
Melchor de Mencos
Known for Natural parks
Get away to Melchor de Mencos! Enjoy the parks and more.
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Las Conchas Alta Verapaz Guatemala
Poptun
Known for Natural parks
Explore Poptun: its parks and more!
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