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Tikal & The Peten Region
Mystical archeology & breathtaking natural beauty
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This natural treasure of incalculable value is in the northernmost part of the country. Its extensive territory is considered one of the planet's life-lungs due to its exuberant vegetation. The department has several protected areas such as the Maya Biosphere Reserve, whose area includes over 50,000 square kilometers of subtropical rain forest. In addition, here you will experience some of the greatest archeological wonders in the world. The famous Tikal Ruins, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its neighboring ruins such as Yaxha, Uaxactum, Ceibal, El Mirador and dozens of others, are monumental Classical Mayan archeological cities. Their towering pyramids stretch towards the heavens beyond the highest jungle canopy, providing a mystical view of the areas rich flora and teeming fauna, and a feel for the mysteries of this ancient culture.
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MAJESTIC TIKAL
The Maya chose the sub-tropical jungles of El Peten to be their homeland. This region is the birthplace of the Maya and witnessed the rise and fall of entire civilizations in cities such as El Mirador, Tikal and Aguateca. Thousands of years later, these cities still protect many of the mysteries of the Maya civilization… For more on the ruins of Tikal, please click below link.
REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS
The Peten region holds some of the greatest archeological wonders in the world. The famous Tikal Ruins, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its neighboring ruins such as Yaxha, Uaxactum, Ceibal, El Mirador and dozens of others, are monumental Classical Mayan archeological cities. For information on the main attractions in the region, please click below link.
SUGGESTED TOURS
Aside from Tikal national Park, Petén has many other archaeological sites that can be visited using Flores, the department’s capital, as a starting point. Petén is also the largest protected tropical forest area in Central America, whose areas amazing fauna and flora, lakes, rivers, lagoons, caves, cenotes, etc., make it a perfect place to engage in all sorts of adventurous activities. For more information, please click on the link below.
Suggested Tours In The Peten Region - Archaeology, Nature, Adventure The Peten jungles are teeming with approximately 300 species of birds, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, toucans, foxes, deer, pumas, wild turkeys, jaguars, and w... >> |  |
SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS
We have carefully chosen the most exquisite accommodations that have met our highest standards for comfort and style to assure your stay in the Peten Region is an unforgettable one:
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