Tikal Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ruins of major ancient Maya city
About Tikal
Tikal was a Maya city of great power and size, the largest of Maya cities during the "Classic Era" over 1000 years ago. Many beautiful buildings have been uncovered and many more wait to be discovered. Amongst the many Maya sites in Central America, Tikal is perhaps the most breathtaking because of the scattered impressive buildings which have been restored in an area with many more ruined buildings still enveloped by the jungle. The sight of the temples poking through the canopy is quite awesome. Though you're not allowed to climb the stone steps of the larger pyramids, several of them have wooden staircases up the back so you can climb to the top and get panoramic views from above the trees. Tikal dates back as far as 400 BC, and grew into one of the largest and most powerful of the May
Top Attractions in Tikal
Explore the best things to see and do in Tikal:
- ★Central Acropolis
- ★Especialistas en Ecotourismo
- ★Great Plaza
- ★Hiking
- ★Jungle canopy tour
- ★Mundo Perdido
- ★North Acropolis
- ★Stelae Museums
Where to Stay in Tikal
- 🏨Area de Campamento
- 🏨Jaguar Inn
- 🏨Jungle Lodge
- 🏨Tikal Inn
Tikal Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: