This is the place to see! The Peten Department is home to the most impressive and mightiest Mayan ancient ceremonial cities. Tikal, the main ruin, is located in a tropical forest part of the Maya Biosphere Reserve, full of wildlife and exotic birds that will capture your heart and take you back to the ancient days of the powerful Mayan.

Tikal is without a doubt breathtaking and one of the most magical places of Guatemala, aside from being a nature lover’s paradise. But don’t overlook the other fascinating lost cities of the Maya (Yaxha, El Mirador), and the colorful island town of Flores located on Lake Peten Itza.

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Weather

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Where to Go

Flores

Built entirely on an tiny island in the middle of Lake Peten Itza, Flores is a colorful, pastel, colonial style town with cobblestone streets and restaurants with lake views. From the sky Flores is almost perfectly round and small enough to stroll around by foot.

Can’t Miss This

* Lakeview restaurants
* Walking tour of the colorful city
* Visit Arcas
* Boat tour of Lake Peten Itza

El Remate

Located on the shores of Lake Peten Itza, El Remate is becoming a hot spot before hitting Tikal and other nearby ruins. You’ll find a great selection of hotels and tasty restaurants in this tranquil petite little village.

Can’t Miss This

* Biotopo Cerro Cahua
* Kayaking or canoeing on Lake Peten Itza
* Swim in Lake Peten Itza

Tikal

The Tikal National Park is one of those Do-Not-Miss destinations. One of the largest Mayan cities to be excavated out of all the Mayan ceremonial sites from Honduras to Mexico. Sitauted in the tropical forest, you’ll have plenty close encounters with monkeys, coatimundis, deer, toucans, and many more wild and exotic animals.

Can’t Miss This

* The two museums: Museo La­tico and Museo Tikal
* Take a tour to get the most of your Tikal experience
* Stay for the sunrise or the sunset

So much TO SEE

Animal Centers

* ARCAS
* Petencito Zoo

Parks & Reserves

* Petexbatan Wildlife Refuge
* Lake Peten Itza
* Maya Mountains-Chiquibul Biosphere Reserve
* The Maya Biosphere Reserve
* Biotopo El Zotz’ San Miguel la Palotada
* Reserva Natural Privada Yaxhá
* Mirador Ra­o Azul National Park
* Ri­o Azul
* Naachtun’ Dos Lagunas Biotope
* Laguna del Tigre National Park
* Las Guacamayas Biological Research Station
* Sierra del Lacandon National Park
* Ri­o Usumacinta

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Caves

* Naj Tunich
* Aktun Kan (Cave of the Serpent)
* Ixobel Caves
* Echoing Cave
* Santo DOmingo
* Pusila
* San Miguel, Joboncho, Jovelte
* Cueva de Las Pinturas
* Balam Na
* Petexbaton Area Caves
* Tres Entradas Caves
* Ixla

Waterfalls

* Ri­o Mopan Waterfalls

Mayan Ruins

* Tikal
* Yaxha
* El Mirador
* Ceibal
* Aguateca
* Dos Pilas
* Tayasal
* El Zotz
* Topoxto
* Nakum
* La Corona
* Uaxacton
* Nakba, El Tintal, and Wakná
* Piedras Negras

So Much TO DO

Nature & Adventure Activities

* Bird and wildlife watching tours
* Caving
* Spelunking
* Hiking
* Rafting
* Horseback riding
* Inner tubing
* Boat Tours
* Kayaking
* Mountain biking

Less Traveled Cities

* Sayaxcha
* San Jose
* San Andres
* Poptan
* Melchor de Mencos
* Laguna Macanche
* Santa Elena
* San Benito

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