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
Set on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá, this pretty island town presents a Mediterranean-style charm and is a gateway to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal.

Reasons to visit

  • Tikal National Park
  • Tikal
  • Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
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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 relaxing San Andres! Enjoy the lake views, spas and ruins.
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Sunset between rainy bouts over Lake Peten. I'd camp here again ;) #adventure #guatemala #overlanding #panamerican #sunset
San Jose Peten
Known for Lakes, Dining and Beaches
Experience romantic San Jose Peten: its lake views, jungle, beaches and more!
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Sunset between rainy bouts over Lake Peten. I'd camp here again ;) #adventure #guatemala #overlanding #panamerican #sunset
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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San Francisco
San Francisco
Check out Maya Mall and Ixpanpajul Nature Park—just a couple of the sights around San Francisco.
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