The Petén Things to See and Do

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Tikal

Once home to 100,000 Maya, Tikal was one of the most important cities in the Maya empire. It was abandoned when the empire collapsed and re-discovered relatively recently. Today it is one of the most important Maya sites, boasting over 4,000 structures, the oldest of which date back to around 800...

Types: Major Attraction, Ruin
Location: Guatemala

Sunset Tour of Tikal

. The main reason to take this tour is to get to stay in the park up until sunset, so don't expect to be overloaded by information from your guide. Beginning at either the car park or the site of Perdido del Mundo (Lost World), you climb the lofty pyramid for a great view over Tikal's towers and...

Types: Hiking, Cultural Tour, Ruin
Location: Flores, Guatemala

Sunrise Tour of Tikal

This tour begins at the ugly hour of 4.30am and the guide leads you by torchlight (bring your own) past a few interesting spots for information and up to Temple IV, which you climb in the early dawn with the stars still shining above. You then sit there for around two hours while the mists rise...

Types: Hiking, Cultural Tour, Ruin
Location: Flores, Guatemala

Nueva Juventud ecological park

Volunteer Petén runs an ecological park that travelers can visit for free. When you arrive in San Andres, call them or go to the library close to the Municipalidad. Open every day from 7 a.m. til 6 p.m., the 60-hectare park has a well-maintained trail. The park's main purpose...

Types: Hiking
Location: San Andres, Guatemala

Skyway

You’ll get a bird’s eye view of the park as you walk 40 meters (131 ft) in the air on the twisting skyway paths. During the journey, you will be able to see the different strata of the tropical forest, before arriving at the top of Miramas Hill. You can rest in a hammock as...

Types: Hiking
Location: Parque Natural Ixpanpajul, Guatemala