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Tikal impresses visitors with its scores of excavated pyramids (Weststock)
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Family Overview: El Petén, Guatemala
El Petén, in Guatemala's humid lowlands, is the site of the more than 8,000-square-mile Maya Biosphere Reserve, home to Yaxhá, the ancient Maya city where the "Survivor" cast trekked, schemed, and camped, and Tikal, a larger and more well-known Maya site. A Guatemalan journey, particularly to these Maya sites, works best for families with gradeschoolers and teens who like eco-adventures and learning about different cultures.
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The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala
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Guatemala City 01010 Map Distance: 190.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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AttractionsTikal
El Peten
Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: Tikal covers 222 square miles and features such attractions as the Great Plaza, anchored by the Temple of the Jaguar and the Temple of the Masks, and Temple IV, Tikal's tallest temple. ... Read More
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Yaxha
El Peten
Distance: 14.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: Yaxha is one of the most popular archaeological site in the Peten region. It is highlighted by the East Acropolis's Temple 216, as well as an array of both spider monkeys and howler monkeys. ... Read More
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Lake Peten Itza
Peten, Costa Rica
Distance: 21.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: Lake Peten Itza is Guatemala's second largest lake. Guests can take a take a boat ride from San Jose to Flores, El Peten's capital city, where they can walk and browse the local market. ... Read More
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Trip IdeasEl Peten Vacation Rentals from:
Guesthouse in the Jungle
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Full kitchen, Kitchenette, Non-Smoking, Stove
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Villa Suites
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Phone, Refrigerator, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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Cabins Breezes of the Lake
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Ceiling fans, Lakefront, Oceanfront, Phone, Restaurant, Smoking OK
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