The northern department of El Peten was declared A Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. The Peten is covered with swamps, dry savannahs and tropical jungle. The jungle department covers a third of Guatemala.

Coming to Guatemala, there is one site you will surely not want to miss: the legendary Tikal. It is considered "The Greece of the New World". It was once the most prosperous commercial center of the pre-Colombian era. Many temples spread throughout the jungle.

Tikal National Park occupies 370 square kilometers of the Petén. It is part of the Mayan Biosphere Reserve, which is home to hundreds of wild birds and animals including, howler monkeys, jaguars, toucans, and parakeets. The temples of Tikal tower above the rainforest. Five enormous temples dominate the jungle. It is well worth your while to stay over night in Tikal National forest. You will need the time in order to visit the expansive temples, and you will enjoy the breathtaking view of dusk and dawn.

Flores the capital is a small town situated on an island in Lake Peten Itza.

Here you will be able to explore a beautiful lake. You can also take a little adventure tour to "Cerro Cahui" which is a natural reserve for butterflies. On a sunny day, over 50 species of butterflies will wow you.

El Mirador is a lost city adjacent to the Mexican border and northwest of Tikal. On this trip, you will encounter Rio Azul, or "Blue River", which is one of the largest complexes of the pre-Colombian culture. Its territory stretches 170 square km.