Zoo Petencito

Zoo Petencito, on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá near Flores, is home to jaguars, tapirs and monkeys rescued from illegal trafficking. An educational and recreational site to combine with a visit to Tikal.

Maya Biosphere Reserve

The Maya Biosphere Reserve spans 2.1 million hectares of rainforest in Petén. It is home to Tikal, El Mirador, Yaxhá and exceptional wildlife. Complete practical guide to organize your visit.

Lago Petén Itzá

Lake Petén Itzá surrounds the island of Flores in northern Guatemala. An ideal base for exploring Tikal and the Maya sites of Petén, it offers lakeside villages, sunsets and exceptional Maya history.

Tikal

Tikal

In northern Guatemala, Tikal comprises more than 3,000 Maya structures within a jungle spanning 576 km². Practical guide: temples, access from Flores, season and FAQs.

Tayasal Archaeological Site

Former center of the Itza kingdom on Lake Petén Itzá, Tayasal contains 339 Maya structures accessible from Flores in just a few minutes by boat.

Ixpanpajul Natural Park

Private ecotourism reserve near Flores, Ixpanpajul Park combines the Skyway suspended bridges, the Tarzan Tour zip-lines and the tropical forest of Petén.

Actun Kan Cave

Two kilometers south of Flores, Actun Kan cave unfolds a limestone network called the "serpent cave" in Maya, inhabited by stalactites and bats.