Petén Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tikal showing heritage elements, tranquil scenes and a sunset

Tikal showing building ruins and heritage elements

Tikal featuring landscape views, heritage elements and building ruins

Cathedral of Flores showing interior views and a church or cathedral

Cities in Petén

Flores

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.

Santa Elena

This humble town in northern Guatemala is a great base for exploring the villages of Lake Petén Itzá and ancient Mayan ruins such as Tikal.

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