El Peten Travel Guide
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Fodor's Belize
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The jungles of El Petén were once the heartland of the Mayan civilization. The sprawling empire—including parts of present-day Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador—was once made up of a network of cities that held hundreds of thousands of people, but a millennium ago this fascinating civilization went into a mysterious decline and soon virtually disappeared. The temples that dominated the horizon were swallowed up by the jungle.
El Peten Hotels
El Petén now has a wide range of lodging options, from suites at luxurious lakeside resorts to stark rooms in budget hotels. Flores has many lodging...read more
El Peten Restaurants
In El Petén you have a couple of choices for dining: comedores, which are small eateries along the lines of a U.S. café or diner, with simple...read more
Things To Do in El Peten
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in El Peten
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El Peten Experiences
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At its peak, the Mayan civilization developed one of the earliest forms of writing, the very first mathematical system to use zero, complex astronomical... Read more
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Tikal is usually ranked as the most impressive of all Mayan sites. You'll never forget the jungle setting, rich with wildlife and birds.... Read more
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Trip Ideas
After reading these five reasons to actually stop in Guatemala (think roasting marshmallows on a volcano,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Reading trip reports from other travelers can be an invaluable resource for planning your next vacation.... Read more
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Travel Tips
The best way to experience the incomparable Maya ruins is to get up just before the birds do, from a hotel... Read more
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