Archaeological Sites in El Peten

Archaeological Sites in El Petén

Sights Overview
Name Category Location
 
Aguateca
On the southern shore of the lake lies Aguateca, a small site... 		Archaeological Sites Lake Petexbatún
 
Ceibal
Upriver from Sayaxché are the impressive ruins of Ceibal... 		Archaeological Sites Sayaxché and Ceibal
 
Dos Pilas
A three-hour hike from Sayaxché brings you to Dos Pilas... 		Archaeological Sites Lake Petexbatún
 
El Mirador
El Mirador, once equal in size and splendor to Tikal, may eventually... 		Archaeological Sites El Mirador
 
El Zotz
A popular ecotourism destination, El Zotz is where you'll find... 		Archaeological Sites El Zotz
 
Nakúm
The ceremonial center of Nakúm lies deep within the forest... 		Archaeological Sites Monumento Natural Yaxhá-Nakúm-Naranjo
 
Punta de Chimino
The fortress of Punta de Chimino, 2½ mi (4 km) north of... 		Archaeological Sites Lake Petexbatún
 
Tikal
Tikal is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Central... 		Archaeological Sites Tikal
 
Uaxactún
The 4,000-year-old city of Uaxactún once rivaled Tikal's... 		Archaeological Sites Uaxactún
 
Yaxhá
Overlooking a beautiful lake of the same name, the ruins of Yaxhá... 		Archaeological Sites Monumento Natural Yaxhá-Nakúm-Naranjo
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