Title: Visit Petén: Best of Petén Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Petén Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Petén](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Petén Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Petén](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Peten.d6053900.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Petén Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Peten.d6053900.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Petén Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Peten.d6053900.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Petén ## Guatemala ![Tikal showing forest scenes, tranquil scenes and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/f640c2a3-894d-48ec-a180-8ab64cf4591d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tikal showing forest scenes, tranquil scenes and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/f640c2a3-894d-48ec-a180-8ab64cf4591d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tikal which includes heritage elements and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/b053096b-e569-4c40-874f-e28f6408c5f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tikal showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/088acd17-ffdb-424e-9344-f1ad0999889a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tikal featuring heritage elements, a ruin and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105474/7f69b3d4-a3fb-4b69-b98a-60cddb23fa09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Petén [Flores Known for Lakes, Tours and Nature ](https://expedia.ca/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 - Flores Dock [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Flores.dx1253)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Flores-Hotels.d1253.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Andres Known for Lakes, Relaxing and Jungles ](https://expedia.ca/San-Andres.dx6336845) Get away to romantic San Andres! Enjoy the lake views, spas, and ruins. [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/San-Andres.dx6336845)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/San-Andres-Hotels.d6336845.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Jose Peten Known for Lakes, Dining and Beaches ](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Peten.dx6059480) Experience relaxing San Jose Peten: its lake views, jungle, beaches, and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Peten.dx6059480)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Peten-Hotels.d6059480.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Benito ](https://expedia.ca/San-Benito.dx6314760) Explore attractions like Lake Petén Itzá and Santa Barbara Island Museum as you discover things to see and do in San Benito. [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/San-Benito.dx6314760)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/San-Benito-Hotels.d6314760.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Melchor de Mencos Known for Natural parks ](https://expedia.ca/Melchor-De-Mencos.dx3000007582) Get away to Melchor de Mencos! Enjoy the parks and more. 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[Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Poptun.dx6355168)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Poptun-Hotels.d6355168.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Petén ![Flores featuring general coastal views and fishing as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1253/0247753b-6f69-42b9-9c46-55077e09ba24.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 which includes heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059755/deb5f243-ff3c-414d-8fd1-8e0fd4000e35.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 - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - [Hotels near Central Park ](https://www.expedia.ca/Central-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621555560204-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flores Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Flores-Hotels.d1253.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Las Cruces Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Cruces-Hotels.d553248635992534401.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [San Benito Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Benito-Hotels.d6314760.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Santa Elena Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d6059755.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sayaxché Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Sayaxche-Hotels.d553248635988580523.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Flores ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Flores.d1253.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to San Benito ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Benito.d6314760.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Belize City (BZE) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bze/frs/belize-city-to-flores) - [Flights from Cancun (CUN) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cun/frs/cancun-to-flores) - [Flights from Denpasar (DPS) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dps/frs/denpasar-to-flores) - [Flights from Guatemala City (GUA) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/gua/frs/guatemala-city-to-flores) - [Flights from Houston (IAH) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/iah/frs/houston-to-flores) - [Flights from Lombok (LOP) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lop/frs/lombok-to-flores) - [Flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mex/frs/mexico-city-to-flores) - [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/frs/edmonton-to-flores) - [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/frs/montreal-to-flores) - [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/frs/vancouver-to-flores) - [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/frs/winnipeg-to-flores) - [Flights from Saskatoon (YXE) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxe/frs/saskatoon-to-flores) - [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/frs/calgary-to-flores) - [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Flores (FRS) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/frs/toronto-to-flores) - [Flores Vacations ](https://www.expedia.ca/Flores.d1253.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Maya Mall ](https://www.expedia.ca/Maya-Mall-Flores.d6297965.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit San Benito ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Benito.dx6314760) - [Santa Elena Vacations ](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Elena.d6059755.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Visit Santa Elena ](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Elena.dx6059755) - [Car rental Flores ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Flores.d1253.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Rental cars Mundo Maya Intl. airport ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mundo-Maya-Intl.d6027863.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rental Santa Elena ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Elena.d6059755.Car-Rental-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on 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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