Petén Basin, Archaeological site in Petén, Guatemala.
The Petén Basin covers an extensive area with numerous Maya pyramids, temples, and plazas surrounded by dense tropical forest.
Between 800 BCE and 900 CE, the Petén Basin contained major Maya centers including Tikal, Calakmul, and El Mirador, supporting millions of inhabitants.
The archaeological sites within the Petén Basin reveal advanced architectural techniques through their massive limestone structures and intricate stone carvings.
Visitors can access the archaeological sites in the Petén Basin through the city of Flores, which serves as the main transportation hub.
The limestone bedrock of the Petén Basin features natural water reservoirs that enabled Maya cities to sustain large populations during dry seasons.
Location: Flores
GPS coordinates: 16.90000,-89.90000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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46.4 km
Tikal Temple I
46.4 km
Tikal National Park
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Uaxactún
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Dos Pilas
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Tikal Temple IV
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Aguateca
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Tikal Temple II
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Tikal Temple V
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Tikal Temple 33
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Tikal Temple III
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Ucanal
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Zapote Bobal
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Actún Can
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Estadio Julián Tesucún
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Sitio Arqueologico Yaxha
56.7 km
Yaxha Visitor Center
57.6 km
Museo Regional Del Mundo Maya
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Parque Arqueológico Uaxactún
61.8 km
Playa Romelia
5.5 km
Great Plaza
46.4 kmReviews
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