What to do in Petén

Activities, attractions and tours
Tikal showing heritage elements, tranquil scenes and a sunset
Tikal showing building ruins and heritage elements
Tikal which includes signage
Tikal featuring landscape views, heritage elements and building ruins
Cathedral of Flores showing interior views and a church or cathedral

Most fun & popular experiences in Petén

Tours & day trips

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Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience

Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience

Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$276 per adult
Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience

Cruises & boat tours

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Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$260 per adult*
Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize

Private & custom tours

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Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld

Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$268 per adult
Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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One Day Tikal National Park from Guatemala or Antigua.

One Day Tikal National Park from Guatemala or Antigua.

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$868 per adult
One Day Tikal National Park from Guatemala or Antigua.

Food, drink & nightlife

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Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic

Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$181 per adult
Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic

What to do in Petén

Discover the most popular places to visit in Petén

Tikal featuring heritage architecture, building ruins and heritage elements

Tikal National Park

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Tikal National Park, a popular green space in Flores. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Tikal National Park
Tikal showing building ruins and heritage elements

Tikal

Take a step back in time as you discover a magnificent collection of Mayan palaces and temples set amid a jungle.

Tikal
Flores which includes boating and general coastal views

Lake Petén Itzá

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Petén Itzá during your travels in Flores.

Lake Petén Itzá
Cathedral of Flores showing a church or cathedral

Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

This humble whitewashed cathedral is home to a revered Black Christ and is a great starting point for exploring Flores’ picturesque streets and waterfront.

Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

Maya Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Maya Mall during your trip to Santa Elena. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Maya Mall

Yaxha Archaeological Site

Find out about the history of Laguna Yaxhá with a stop at Yaxha Archaeological Site. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Yaxha Archaeological Site

Flores Dock

Explore the waterfront in Flores with a trip to Flores Dock. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Flores Dock

Ixpanpajul Nature Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ixpanpajul Nature Park, a lovely green space in Flores. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Ixpanpajul Nature Park

Las Guacamayas Biological Station

Explore the great outdoors at Las Guacamayas Biological Station, a lovely green space in Flores. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Las Guacamayas Biological Station

 

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