Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Petén
Explore 4 sacred places in Petén, guatemala, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Traditions
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El Ceibal
Sayaxché, Petén, Guatemala
Ceibal sits on forested bluffs above the Pasión River in Petén, Guatemala. It preserves the earliest known formal Maya ceremonial complex, built around 1000 BC, where...
Tikal
Flores, Petén, Guatemala
In the Petén jungle, the towering pyramids of Tikal — Yax Mutal to the Maya — break through an immense canopy....
Uaxactun
Flores, Petén, Guatemala
North of Tikal in the Maya Biosphere Reserve lies Uaxactún — Siaan K'aan, 'Born in Heaven'....
Yaxha
Flores, Petén, Guatemala
Yaxhá — 'blue-green water' — was a major Classic Maya city set between two lakes in the Petén....
Key questions
Petén sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Petén?
This regional guide currently includes 4 sacred sites in Petén, guatemala.
Which traditions are represented in Petén?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Pre-Columbian.
Can I view Petén sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.