Petén

Guatemala

Tikal showing a sunset, heritage elements and forests
Tikal showing a sunset, heritage elements and forests
Tikal featuring a ruin and heritage elements
Tikal featuring signage
Tikal which includes heritage elements, landscape views and building ruins

Popular cities in Petén

Flores featuring 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
  • Maya Mall
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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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Beach Shoreline at Lake Peten Itza, San Jose, Peten, Guatemala
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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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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