Guatemala Guide
Petén
Getting around
The hub of the department is Lago de Petén Itzá, home to the delightful lakeside settlement of Flores. You'll probably arrive here, if only to head straight out to the ruins of Tikal, Petén's prime attraction. From Belize it's more convenient to base yourself at the relaxed village of El Remate, halfway between Flores and Tikal. In the southeast of the department the glorious farm Finca Ixobel, close to Poptún, makes a fine base for a few days' exploration and socializing.