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Guatemala - El Peten (Chapter)

This is the El Petén chapter from Lonely Planet's Guatemala guidebook.

Vast, sparsely populated and jungle-covered, Guatemala's largest department is ripe for further exploration, with well-preserved (and often unrestored) archaeological sites and an abundance of wildlife inhabiting the jungle surrounding them.

  • bask in the majesty of the jungle-shrouded ruins at Tikal
  • maps
  • boat, horseback ride and trek your way to ancient Maya ruins around Sayaxché
  • transport
  • take a break at the picturesque island town of Flores
  • restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Climate, Getting There & Around, Poptún & around, Flores & Santa Elena, Around Flores, El Remate, Macanché, Tikal, Uaxactún, Yaxhá, Nakum, Melchor de Mencos, Mexican Border (Chiapas & Tabasco), Sayaxché & around and Remote Maya Sites.

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