Festival Maya Itza

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MusicFlores/San Jose Peten
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsSan Jose sits on Lago Peten Itza alongside
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GTQ
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival Maya Itza in Flores/San Jose Peten

No event under the exact name Festival Maya Itza was confirmed. The closest documented match is Festival del Ixpasa, organized by the Casa de Desarrollo Cultural de San Jose, Peten, honoring the identity, traditions, and spirituality of the Itza Maya people, held in San Jose on Lake Peten Itza rather than in Flores directly.

Festival Maya Itza gives Flores/San Jose Peten, Guatemala a music festival that is easier to enjoy when it is treated as a real day out, not just a pin on a calendar.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

San Jose sits on Lago Peten Itza alongside the Itza Maya Linguistic Community Academy, one of the few institutions actively working to preserve the Itza Maya language, which UNESCO considers critically endangered

02

The mystery stays covered

Festival del Ixpasa and related programming, including a documented youth-focused event distributing Itza-language books, connect cultural celebration directly to language revitalization, giving the festival stakes beyond entertainment

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Programming connected to this name centers on Itza Maya spirituality and identity

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and on active language preservation efforts

The sacred route

Living ritual

including distribution of Itza-language books to local youth as part of related San Jose cultural events

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Festival Maya Itza, plan transport around the exact Flores/San Jose Peten venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to a lakeside town; modest dress appropriate for any ceremonial or spiritual programming.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Festival Maya Itza, stay near the part of Flores/San Jose Peten you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

GTQ

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map14.64 N, 90.51 WOpen in Google Maps

Flores/San Jose Peten, Peten, Guatemala

Nearest airportFRS — Mundo Maya
TransportFor Festival Maya Itza, plan transport around the exact Flores/San Jose Peten venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival Maya Itza, stay near the part of Flores/San Jose Peten you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Flores/San Jose Peten via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Flores/San Jose Peten, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suited to a lakeside town; modest dress appropriate for any ceremonial or spiritual programming.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Guatemala and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Maya Itza?

Festival Maya Itza is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Maya Itza take place?

The festival is listed in Flores/San Jose Peten, Guatemala. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Flores/San Jose Peten, Peten, Guatemala

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLguatemala.gob.gt
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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