Things to do in Peten Department, Peten Department: The Best Nature & Parks

May 28, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Peten Department, Guatemala including Maya Biosphere Reserve, Parque Nacional El Mirador, Ixpanpajul Nature Park, Estacion Biologica Las Guacamayas, Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park, Crater Azul, Cerro Biotope Cahui, Actun Kan, Petencito Zoo, Parque Nacional Sierra del Lacandon.
Restaurants in Peten Department

1. Maya Biosphere Reserve

Peten Guatemala http://www.tikalnationalpark.org
Excellent
94%
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6%
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Maya Biosphere Reserve

Reviewed By RobertAleksandrowicz - San Jose, United States

An awesome experience for nature and animal lovers. A ton of wildlife all around, spider monkeys are the most visible but the howlers are the most noticeable. Lots of birds, some spiders, and if you're lucky you may stumble upon a jaguar. Unfortunately, I did not. Go with a guide, it makes the experience much better, and bring a hat as well as lots of water and bug spray, or the mosquitoes will eat you alive.

2. Parque Nacional El Mirador

Peten Guatemala +502 2421 2800 https://visitguatemala.com/
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Parque Nacional El Mirador

3. Ixpanpajul Nature Park

Km. 468, Flores 17001 Guatemala +502 4146 7557 [email protected]
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 132 reviews

Ixpanpajul Nature Park

Reviewed By Kencor66

There is a fantastic canopy walk, six suspension bridges. Zip line through the canopy. Shuttle available from Flores. Staff all amazingly friendly and helpful. A bit pricey, but well worth it!!

4. Estacion Biologica Las Guacamayas

Avenida 15 de Marzo, Flores 17001 Guatemala +502 5699 3735 [email protected] http://www.lasguacamayas.org
Excellent
75%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
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2%
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Estacion Biologica Las Guacamayas

Reviewed By DominicStalder - Bern, Switzerland

We did the "Expedition exploring the rainforest (3 days / 2 nights)" tour and it was amazing, the nature in the Parque National Laguna del Tigre and around the Estación Biológica Las Guacamayas is just amazing. We loved the different activities, the trekking and to stay at the lodge itself: the staff is so lovely, the rooms are simple and big but with a lot of nice details (depending in which „animal“ room you are located…) and the food is just delicious! Our guides Cornelio (bilingual, primary English for us) and Romulo (Spanish) were great, these guys know the flora and fauna at this national park and they have passion for it, a lot of passion! We thank the whole team at Estación Biológica Las Guacamayas for three great days and absolutely recommend to go there.

5. Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park

Parque Nacioal Yaxha, 17001 Guatemala +502 4221 3445 http://www.destinoyaxha.com
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park

6. Crater Azul

Las Cruces Guatemala
Excellent
75%
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19%
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6%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Crater Azul

Reviewed By 589mar_at

It's a great experience, the moment you enter the part where the water is crystal clear it's awesome. You get to see the bottom filled with plants and little fishes. Definitely a must.

7. Cerro Biotope Cahui

El Remate Guatemala
Excellent
39%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
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4.0 based on 80 reviews

Cerro Biotope Cahui

Reviewed By ZachandLoriTravel

Well maintained trails, shady vista points with benches overlooking Lago Peten Itza , roaring Howler monkeys, playful Spider monkeys, soaring raptors, exotic flora, Mayan ruins, a lakeside park with palapa roofed tables and docks to swim from at the end of your hike. Small admission fee (40Qtz.) Don't miss out

8. Actun Kan

Santa Elena Guatemala +502 7867 5296 http://www.facebook.com/actunkan
Excellent
28%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
22%
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11%
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3.5 based on 18 reviews

Actun Kan

Reviewed By listednomad

The caves were amazing to see along with all the friendly staff that were very informative. Make sure to bring slip proof boots and an watch out for the critters that reside there.

9. Petencito Zoo

Lake Peten Itza 4km from Santa Elena, Flores 17001 Guatemala
Excellent
22%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
14%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 108 reviews

Petencito Zoo

10. Parque Nacional Sierra del Lacandon

El Naranjo Guatemala http://www.bosques-lacandon.org/es/proyecto-piloto-en-guatemala/parque-nacional-lacandon.html

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