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A group of people on a stone staircase overlooking a forested valley at sunset.
A large stone pyramid with a staircase leading to the top, surrounded by lush green trees.
A road sign with the word "TIKAL" on a rural road surrounded by greenery.
Ancient ruins with stepped pyramids and thatched-roof structures surrounded by lush greenery.
A church interior with wooden pews, a crucifix, and purple drapes.

Peten Attractions

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San Ignacio: San Ignacio Hotel to Belize City Transfer

San Ignacio: San Ignacio Hotel to Belize City Transfer

$20
per adult
San Ignacio: San Ignacio Hotel to Belize City Transfer
From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

$20
per adult
From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize
A triple Combo Adventure Day Package

Cavetubing along with Xunantunich and Zipline

$200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cavetubing along with Xunantunich and Zipline
Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour

Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour

$48
per adult
Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour
Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide

Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide

$25
per adult
Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide
From your Hotel in San Ignacio to Flores, Guatemala

From your Hotel in San Ignacio to Flores, Guatemala

$20
per adult
From your Hotel in San Ignacio to Flores, Guatemala
Caracol Day Trip from San Ignacio

Caracol Day Trip & Water Falls from San Ignacio

$165
per adult
Caracol Day Trip & Water Falls from San Ignacio
From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal

From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal

$25
per adult
From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal
ATV Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience

ATV Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience

$174
per adult
ATV Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience
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Tikal National Park

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Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site with dual universal outstanding value for its combination of biodiversity and ancient Mayan archaeology.
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Popular day trips from Petén

A man fishing by a dock with colorful boats in the background.

Flores

A waterfall cascading into a turquoise pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.

Palenque

A large stone pyramid surrounded by lush greenery.

San Ignacio

A calm lake with reflections of clouds and a distant mountain range.

Livingston

A wooden structure extending over clear blue water with a distant shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.

San Jose Peten

A yellow church with two bell towers and a red roof.

Santa Elena

A waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.

Ocosingo

A wooden dock leading to thatched-roof huts by a calm lake with a cloudy sky.

El Remate

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Peten on a sunny day?
Take advantage of the great weather (and get a little exercise at the same time) with one or two of these fun activities:


What can you do in Peten for free?
You could even leave your cash in the hotel safe for the day, because these great attractions can be seen for nothing:

  • Maya Mall
  • Yaxha Archaeological Site
  • Las Guacamayas Biological Station
  • Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

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