Petén Lowlands
Dense jungle canopy hiding ancient Maya cities and the cradle of Mesoamerican civilization
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Flores
Pastel island town on Lake Petén Itzá and gateway to the lost Maya world
Semuc Champey
Turquoise limestone pools hidden deep in the jungle where rivers vanish underground
emoji_events Bounties in Petén Lowlands
Witness the Sunrise Over Tikal's Temple IV
Climb above the jungle canopy to watch dawn break over the greatest Maya city ever built.
Swim the Turquoise Limestone Pools of Semuc Champey
Wade into a staircase of jade-green pools while the Cahabón River thunders beneath your feet.
Tube Through the Caves of K'an Ba
Float through pitch-black river caves on an inner tube with only a candle for light.
Explore the Remote Ruins of Yaxhá at Sunset
Climb a jungle-smothered pyramid overlooking twin lakes without another tourist in sight.
Feast on Cochinita Pibil by the Lake
Eat slow-roasted achiote pork at a lakeside restaurant as the sun sets over Petén Itzá.
Eat Kak'ik Turkey Soup in the Q'eqchi' Highlands
Taste the ancient Q'eqchi' Maya turkey soup — rich, red, and fragrant with achiote.
Kayak Across Lake Petén Itzá to the Jungle Shore
Paddle across a mirror-still lake surrounded by untouched rainforest and howler monkey calls.