Title: Visit Petén: Best of Petén Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Petén Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Petén](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Petén Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Petén](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Peten.d6053900.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Petén Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Petén Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Peten.d6053900.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Petén Travel Guide ## Guatemala ![Tikal which includes heritage elements, forest scenes and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116148-Tikal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tikal featuring heritage elements and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77465-Tikal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tikal featuring signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77472-Tikal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tikal which includes a ruin, heritage elements and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77471-Tikal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral of Flores which includes interior views and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116184-Cathedral-De-Flores.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Petén [Flores Known for Lakes, Tours and Nature ](https://expedia.co.uk/Flores.dx1253) 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 - Church of Our Lady of the Remedies [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Flores.dx1253)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Flores-Hotels.d1253.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Andres Known for Lakes, Relaxing and Jungles ](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Andres.dx6336845) Get away to relaxing San Andres! Enjoy the lake views, spas and jungle. ## Reasons to visit - El Mirador [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Andres.dx6336845)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Andres-Hotels.d6336845.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Sayaxché ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sayaxche.dx553248635988580523) Head to sights like Laguna Petexbatún and Aguateca as you discover Sayaxché. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Sayaxche.dx553248635988580523)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Sayaxche-Hotels.d553248635988580523.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Poptun Known for Natural parks ](https://expedia.co.uk/Poptun.dx6355168) Explore Poptun: its parks and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Poptun.dx6355168)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Poptun-Hotels.d6355168.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Las Cruces ](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Cruces.dx553248635992534401) Check out the local area in Las Cruces as you venture to sights like Piedras Negras. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Cruces.dx553248635992534401)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Cruces-Hotels.d553248635992534401.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Jose Peten Known for Lakes, Dining and Beaches ](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Peten.dx6059480) Experience romantic San Jose Peten: its lake views, jungle, beaches and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Peten.dx6059480)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Peten-Hotels.d6059480.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Petén ![Flores showing fishing and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116042-Flores.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 religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/77000/77408-Santa-Elena.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. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Other - [Beach Resorts & in Flores ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flores-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d1253-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Cheap Hotels in Flores ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flores-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d1253-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flores Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flores-Hotels.d1253.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Las Cruces Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Las-Cruces-Hotels.d553248635992534401.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [San Benito Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Benito-Hotels.d6314760.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Santa Elena Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d6059755.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sayaxché Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sayaxche-Hotels.d553248635988580523.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Flores ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Flores.d1253.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Mundo Maya Intl. ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mundo-Maya-Intl.d6027863.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Santa Elena ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Elena.d6059755.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Mundo Maya Intl. ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/frs/flights-from-mundo-maya-intl-airport) - [Flights from Cancun (CUN) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/cun/frs/cancun-to-flores) - [Flights from Guatemala City (GUA) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gua/frs/guatemala-city-to-flores) - [Flights from London (LHR) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/frs/london-to-flores) - [Flights from Lombok (LOP) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lop/frs/lombok-to-flores) - [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/frs/manchester-to-flores) - [Flights from Mendi (MDU) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mdu/frs/mendi-to-flores) - [Flights from Miami (MIA) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mia/frs/miami-to-flores) - [Flights from Pangkalanbuun (PKN) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/pkn/frs/pangkalanbuun-to-flores) - [Flights from Palenque (PQM) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/pqm/frs/palenque-to-flores) - [Flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sal/frs/san-salvador-to-flores) - [Flights from Singapore (SIN) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sin/frs/singapore-to-flores) - [Flights from San José (SJO) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sjo/frs/san-jose-to-flores) - [Church of Our Lady of the Remedies ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-Our-Lady-Of-The-Remedies-Flores.d6105478.Attraction) - [Flores Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flores.d1253.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Flores ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flores.dx1253) - [San Benito Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Benito.d6314760.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit San Benito ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Benito.dx6314760) - [Santa Elena Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.d6059755.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Santa Elena ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.dx6059755) - [Car hire Flores ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Flores.d1253.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Things to do in Flores ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Flores.d1253.Travel-Guide-Activities) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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