>> Distant from the capital city of Guatemala, at approximately 45 minutes by air, and 8 hours by land (500 Kms.), you will find the Island of Flores, capital city of the departmental of Petén. Leaving the city of Guatemala through the highway to the Atlantic, you will pass through the departments of El Progreso, Zacapa and Izabal, where oyu will pass and see the río Dulce.
>> Petén is the largest department in Guatemala, with an area of 35,854 square kilometers; at an elevation of 127 meters above sea level. In Petén, you will still find an immense variety of fauna (animal species) and other natural resources, also many archaeological sites.
