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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Guatemala  /  Peten Department

Peten Department

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Sacred & Religious Sites · Ruins · Wildlife Areas
Petén is a department of the nation of Guatemala. It is geographically the northernmost department of Guatemala, as well as the largest in size — at 35,854km2 it accounts for about one third of Guatemala's area. The capital is Flores. The population at the 2002 Census was 366,735; the latest official estimate as of mid-2012 was 662,779.
Our Guatemala online day trip planner allows you to schedule your trip to Peten Department, learn about its attractions, and find out about where else to go during your holiday.
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    Top Peten Department tours

    FROM $135 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal VIP Private Full Day Tour from Flores all-Inclusive Tikal VIP Private Full Day Tour from Flores all-Inclusive
    5.0
    Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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    FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal SUNRISE, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (North and West) Tikal SUNRISE, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (North and West)
    5.0
    Duration: 6 to 12 hours
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    FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)
    5.0
    Duration: 6 to 13 hours
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    FROM $155 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal Private Day Tour Maya Adventure from Flores Tikal Private Day Tour Maya Adventure from Flores
    5.0
    Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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    FROM $200 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal Exclusive Tour Tikal Exclusive Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal VIP Private Sunrise Tour all-inclusive Tikal VIP Private Sunrise Tour all-inclusive
    5.0
    Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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    FROM $111 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal Guatemala Tikal Guatemala
    4.9
    Duration: 7 hours
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    FROM $167 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch Day Trip to Tikal Maya Ruins Including Lunch
    4.8
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tikal Full Day with Dedicated Exploration of the Archaeological Monuments. Tikal Full Day with Dedicated Exploration of the Archaeological Monuments.
    5.0
    Duration: 4 to 15 hours
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    Places to visit in Peten Department

    FloresTrip planner Best for: Wildlife Area, Ruin, Church Tikal National ParkTrip planner Best for: Religious Site, Zipline El RemateTrip planner Best for: Wildlife Area SayaxcheTrip planner Best for: Ruin Las CrucesTrip planner Best for: Water Body
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    Popular things to do in Peten Department

    Tikal ©
    World heritage site
    Tikal
    Tikal National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Yaxha National Park ©
    Ruin
    Yaxha National Park
    Peten
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parque arqueologico uaxactun ©
    Ruin
    Parque arqueologico uaxactun
    Flores
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    El Mirador ©
    Ruin
    El Mirador
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wildlife in Peten Department

    Ixpanpajul Nature Park ©
    Wildlife Area
    Ixpanpajul Nature Park
    Flores
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cerro Biotope Cahui ©
    Wildlife Area
    Cerro Biotope Cahui
    El Remate
    3.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Estacion Biologica Las Guacamayas ©
    Wildlife Area
    Estacion Biologica Las Guacamayas
    Flores
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Maya Biosphere Reserve ©
    Wildlife Area
    Maya Biosphere Reserve
    Peten
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Peten Department

    Catedral de Flores ©
    Church
    Catedral de Flores
    Flores
    2.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park ©
    Ruin
    Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Aguateca
    Ruin
    Aguateca
    Sayaxche
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Piedras Negras
    Ruin
    Piedras Negras
    Peten
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Peten Department

    Actún Can ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Actún Can
    Flores
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Isla Principal Topoxte ©
    Landmark
    Isla Principal Topoxte
    Peten
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parque Nacional El Mirador ©
    National Park
    Parque Nacional El Mirador
    Peten
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Crater Azul ©
    Water Body
    Crater Azul
    Las Cruces
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Fun & Games in Peten Department

    Reyes Tikal
    Fun & Games
    Reyes Tikal
    Flores
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Peten Department

    Actún Can ©
    Cave
    Actún Can
    Santa Elena
    3.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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