Petén Department

Religious sites in Petén Department

Sacred Sites and Churches

This collection highlights the diverse religious landscape of Petén, Guatemala, ranging from the historic Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Flores to central parish churches in Poptún and San Luis. The list features a mix of traditional Catholic sites and growing Protestant congregations, including Assembly of God, Nazarene, and Pentecostal houses of worship. Local community cemeteries in Poptún and Francisco I. Madero are also included, providing insight into regional burial traditions and local heritage.

Sacred Sites and Churches — Map

A

Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

The cathedral of the Apostolic Vicariate of El Petén, located on the island of Flores. It serves as a central landmark for Catholic worship in the region.

B

Iglesia Evangélica Príncipe de Paz

Evangelical place of worship situated near the northeast shore of Lake Petén Itzá.

C

Cementerio General de Poptún

The main municipal cemetery for the town of Poptún, featuring traditional Catholic burial sites.

D

Cementerio de Francisco I. Madero

Community cemetery serving the rural settlement of Francisco I. Madero near the Usumacinta River.

E

San Antonio de Padua

Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Sayaxché.

F

Iglesia Católica

Local Catholic church serving the community in the La Libertad region of Petén.

G

Iglesia Católica

Catholic parish church located in the central area of San Francisco, Petén.

H

Iglesia Parroquial

Central parish church located in the urban center of Poptún.

I

Templo Católico Central

The primary Catholic temple in Poptún, situated in the town's central district.

J

Iglesia Príncipe de Paz

Protestant place of worship located in the municipality of San Luis.

K

Iglesia del Nazareno

Nazarene denomination church serving the community of San Luis.

L

Iglesia Asamblea de Dios

Assemblies of God congregation located in San Luis, Petén.

M

Iglesia Camino Bíblico Monte Peniel

Biblical Christian church located in the border municipality of Melchor de Mencos.

N

United Pentecostal Church

Pentecostal place of worship located near the Jalacte border crossing.

O

Jalacte River of Life Church

Christian congregation situated in the border region between Guatemala and Belize.

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