Top Things to do in Peten Department
Things to do in Peten Department, Peten Department: The Best Nature & Parks
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
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
3. Ixpanpajul Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
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
6. Crater Azul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
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
10. Parque Nacional Sierra del Lacandon
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