Title: Visit Petén: 2026 Travel Guide for Petén, Guatemala | Expedia.com

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# Petén

## Guatemala

![Tikal which includes a sunset, forest scenes and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/f640c2a3-894d-48ec-a180-8ab64cf4591d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tikal which includes a sunset, forest scenes and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/f640c2a3-894d-48ec-a180-8ab64cf4591d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tikal which includes heritage elements and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/b053096b-e569-4c40-874f-e28f6408c5f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tikal featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/088acd17-ffdb-424e-9344-f1ad0999889a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tikal featuring heritage elements, a ruin and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/7f69b3d4-a3fb-4b69-b98a-60cddb23fa09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Petén

[Flores

Known for Lakes, Tours and Nature

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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
- Flores Dock

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[San Andres

Known for Lakes, Relaxing and Jungles

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Get away to romantic San Andres! Enjoy the lake views, spas, and ruins. 

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[San Jose Peten

Known for Lakes, Dining and Beaches

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Experience relaxing San Jose Peten: its lake views, jungle, beaches, and more! 

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[San Benito

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Explore attractions like Lake Petén Itzá and Santa Barbara Island Museum as you discover things to see and do in San Benito.

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[Melchor de Mencos

Known for Natural parks

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Get away to Melchor de Mencos! Enjoy the parks and more. 

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[Poptun

Known for Natural parks

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Explore Poptun: its parks and more! 

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## Cities in Petén

![Flores featuring fishing and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1253/0247753b-6f69-42b9-9c46-55077e09ba24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### 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 showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059755/deb5f243-ff3c-414d-8fd1-8e0fd4000e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### 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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