Hospitals and Emergency Care in Flores / Santa Elena (Peten)
Medical facilities in Peten are more limited than in other regions. The private hospital is in Santa Elena and the public hospital in neighbouring San Benito; for serious cases, air evacuation to Guatemala City may be necessary. Travelers visiting Tikal should have travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation.
Private Options
Hospital Privado de Peten (3a Avenida 4-29, Zona 2, Santa Elena; 7926-1140) is on the UK government (FCDO) list of medical facilities, which notes it does not have English-speaking staff. Sanatorio San Sebastian is a private clinic; we could not verify its phone.
Public Hospital
The public hospital for Peten is the Hospital Nacional Dr. Antonio Penados del Barrio in San Benito (7932-1111). The FCDO list marks it as a public facility where you will not need to pay for treatment. We found no published statement of its emergency hours.
Travel Insurance is Essential
If you are visiting Tikal or exploring remote Peten jungle areas, make sure your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
Related Pages
- Pharmacies in Flores – stock up before Tikal
- Banks & ATMs in Flores – get cash for medical expenses
- Peten Department – department data