Sports and the Outdoors

There are several caves in the hills behind Santa Elena with interesting stalactite and stalagmite formations and subterranean rivers. The easiest to visit is Aktun Kan, just south of town.

Ixpanpajul Parque Natural. Ixpanpajul Parque Natural is a private nature reserve sitting on a large stand of primary rain forest. Hiking the suspended bridges of the skyway will give you a bird's-eye view of the indigenous flora and fauna that make the rain forest the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet. The park also offers myriad adventure opportunities, from nighttime ATV tours to horseback rides to mountain-bike excursions, and the Tarzán Canopy Tour zip line. Camping and rental cabañas are available. A restaurant has a limited menu averaging around Q70. Km 468, via Rio Dulce, Santa Elena, Petén. 502/2336–0576; 502/4062–9812; www.ixpanpajul.com. Daily 7–6.