Tikal guatemala

From the Caribbean coast to the tropical forests of Central America, these are the best locations to find well-preserved Mayan ruins.

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Temple No. 1 Peten Jungle At its peak, 100,000 Mayans lived here. The site is roughly 6 sq. mi. and contains about 3,000 structures, including temples, pyramids, tombs, palaces, ball courts and terraces. This site was also the setting for a Star Wars movie. IMG_8598 R1

In the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, in northern Guatemala, the pyramid of the jaguar stands tall above the tree tops.

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Of the many cool things you can do in Central America, seeing Mayan ruins is certainly one of the most important to put on your itinerary. While you have many options for this, the ancient site of Tikal in northern Guatemala is one of the best. It has not only incredible Mayan temples, but also […]

Mayan Temples in the jungle, Peten, Guatemala.

The Mayan ruins in Tikal, Guatemala are commonly visited as a tour from Belize. Here's everything you need to know about a San Ignacio to Tikal day trip—including why it will remind you of Jurassic Park.

If you are an archeology geek, Guatemala won't disappoint. Though most people think of Mexico when Mayan sites are mentioned, there actually are some amazing Mayan ruins in Guatemala. Some are world-famous, and you have