548km (340 miles) NE of Guatemala City; 65km (40 miles) N of Flores; 100km (62 miles) NW of the Belize border
Tikal is the greatest of the surviving classic Maya cities, and is estimated to have once supported a population of about 100,000 people. Archaeologists have identified more than 3,000 structures, and in its heyday, the city probably covered as much as 65 sq. km (25 sq. miles). Tikal is more extensively excavated than any ruins in Belize, and unlike the grand cities and excavations in Mexico, Tikal rises out of dense jungle. The pyramids here are some of the most perfect examples of ceremonial architecture in the Maya world. Standing atop Temple IV, you are high above the rainforest canopy. The peaks of several temples poke through the dense vegetation, toucans and parrots fly about, and the loudest noise you'll hear is the guttural call of howler monkeys.
Tikal Travel Experiences
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Palacio's, Blue Hole, and Guatemala
So much to say! After the river trip we headed down to Palacio's, an ecotourist resort near Cocscomb, for our watershed ecology sem... Continue reading »
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San Ignacio
San Igancio, is hidden amongst the jungle covered hills of inland Belize. Only 3 hours away from Belize city it is a MUST SEE for anyone... Continue reading »
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Tikal via Flores and Santa Elena
FloresĀ & Santa ElenaWe get to leave Guatemala City and we know exactly where the Tikal Jets terminals are. Our shuttle driver told us... Continue reading »
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Exploring the Mayan city of Tikal
22.01.06An even earlier morning for our 4am shuttle to the airport for our flight up to Flores. Unfortunately we had to use a different a... Continue reading »
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Floating down the Mopan River
Today we went tubing down the Mopan River from the village of Bullet Tree Falls to Branch Mouth. Bullet Tree Falls is approx five miles o... Continue reading »
