Make the most out of your trip to Petén

Templo II en Tikal

Tikal Temple II

Petén is a department of Guatemala with greater land area and forest jungle.

If you've visited Petén, you know they are always eager to return.

Peten has great wealth and protects valuable Mayan archaeological treasures such as Tikal, Mirador Basin, Yaxhá and incomparable beauty as Lake Peten Itza, Laguna del Tigre, and more.

How much do you know of Petén?

Petén is a world of fantastic possibilities. If you were in Flores Peten (city center), what would you do? let me give you some ideas:
  • Start your day with breakfast
  • After five minutes you might enjoy a walk on the island of Flores
  • In 10 minutes you come to Aktun Kan Caves (Caves of the Snake)
  • In 20 minutes you could visit El Remate and enjoy the waters of Lake Peten Itza
  • From El Remate, in five minutes you can explore Cerro Cahuí Biotope
  • Is close to the best: in 25 minutes you could visit the Tikal National Park and see the huge Mayan temples rise up over the forest higher than El Castillo at Chichen Itza or Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician.
  • In 15 minutes you could go to Temple V, the highest pyramid exposed to date.
  • If you dare you could travel for 1 hour to visit Yaxhá and beauty only comparable with that of Tikal .

Do you think enough? You could go to the Zoo to see close Petencito a jaguar, crocodiles, monkeys and birds from the region. You can also venture to La Libertad, Sayaxché, Ceibal ...
Related notes

Aguateca maya city in PetexbatúnAguateca maya city in Petexbatún

29/12/2011
Home Ruler, Grupo Palacio. Mayan Master Photo In Petén Tikal and Yaxhá not only are prominent archaeological sites. Ceibal Aguateca Cancuén and stand out among others. Aguateca is the most accessible and more renovated structures.  [ más ]

Yaxhá, nature and Mayan templesYaxhá, nature and Mayan temples

29/10/2011
Not only the extraordinary work of reconstruction work in the place, but the distribution of the temples in harmony with the environment are sufficient to remove the more than one breath. We are quite satisfied  [ más ]

Actún KanActún Kan

29/05/2011
The sign has identified the names of formations Weird. Actún Kan is a cave system with low difficulty of exploration. In fact it is a perfect place for beginners caving (spelunking). Its name means -cave  [ más ]

Cave of the two hours at Finca IxobelCave of the two hours at Finca Ixobel

08/04/2011
If you are near Poptún, Petén, take the time to visit Finca Ixobel, whose entrance sign is visible from the road. Viewed by many foreign tourists and domestic travelers, is a natural area with lodging,  [ más ]

Lake Peten ItzaLake Peten Itza

05/04/2011
While local tourists usually prefer to stop at the island of Flores, located within the municipal lake, or in San Benito, a few minutes, tourists and travelers generally prefer to the respective stop in El  [ más ]

Archaeological site in Sayaxché CeibalArchaeological site in Sayaxché Ceibal

25/02/2011
Structure A-3 Ceibal. Photo Mayan Master Ceibal was discovered in 1892 by Federico Arts. The site's name refers to the huge ceiba trees that can be seen there. Ample parking and welcome dense vegetation at  [ más ]

Tikal the City of VoicesTikal the City of Voices

24/02/2011
Few places in the world require little introduction such as the National Park of Tikal. The archaeologist define this monumental beauty as a ceremonial location more than a city. It's been called the New York  [ más ]

Ceibal archaeological mayan site near SayaxcheCeibal archaeological mayan site near Sayaxche

24/02/2011
Ceibal is located in Peten, at north from Guatemala City. It's almost for sure you come from Sayaxche (Peten) or Chisec-Raxruja (Alta Verapaz) when visiting Ceibal. As you can see on the map at the  [ más ]

From Guatemala to TikalFrom Guatemala to Tikal

23/02/2011
People ask me all the time what-s the best way to get to Tikal from Guatemala City. If you have zero budget problems you can take a flight early in the morning (6:00-7:30). TAG and  [ más ]

Driving to Tikal from Guatemala CityDriving to Tikal from Guatemala City

22/02/2011
So you want to visit Tikal on your own? driving? excellent!! Renting a car or taking your own car on a trip from Guatemala City to Tikal is a great way to see the places  [ más ]

El Muelle, nice restaurant near TikalEl Muelle, nice restaurant near Tikal

22/02/2011
This was a very hot day on a travel to Tikal. The sun was not heating the air, it was burning and punishing us!. This is one of the most hot summers I can remember  [ más ]

You might also like to read about

Momostenango cliffs TotonicapánMomostenango cliffs Totonicapán

Located in the town of Momostenango in Totonicapán. Receives many visitors during the year and is one of the tourist icon of the department. As a frequent flier, after seeing many attractions in Guatemala, I  [ más ]

Mixco Viejo GuatemalaMixco Viejo Guatemala

It is located between the edge of the departments of Chimaltenango, Guatemala and Quiche. The climate of the site is warm, so it is recommended to be covered to prevent sunburn, use sunscreen also. It  [ más ]

First news of Tikal during the Spanish conquestFirst news of Tikal during the Spanish conquest

Tikal lay hidden between forest during the conquest Spanish. All Mayan history buffs wonder how history would have been the conquest of the new world if the Spanish had found the Maya in full bloom.  [ más ]

Antigua GuatemalaAntigua Guatemala

Arco de Santa Catalina landmark. La Antigua Guatemala was the principal city of Guatemala after the first shipment (originally located in the Valley of Almolonga). There was destroyed by the torrents of water down the  [ más ]