Petén Travel Guide

Guatemala

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
Cathedral of Flores which includes interior views and a church or cathedral

Popular cities in Petén

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
San Andres
San Andres
Known for Lakes, Boating and Flowers
Get away to relaxing San Andres! Enjoy the lake views, spas and ruins.

Reasons to visit

  • El Mirador
Poptun
Poptun
Known for Natural parks
Explore Poptun: its parks and more!
Sayaxché
Sayaxché
Head to sights like Laguna Petexbatún and Ceibal as you discover Sayaxché.
San Benito
San Benito
Head to sights like Lake Petén Itzá and Santa Barbara Island Museum as you discover San Benito.
San Jose Peten
San Jose Peten
Known for Lakes, Dining and Beaches
Experience romantic San Jose Peten: its lake views, jungle, beaches and more!