We stayed in Midas Resort, San Ignacio and arranged our tour through the hotel. They used PACZ tours. I highly recommend this tour. The cost was $135 US including lunch. The tour guide took care of our customs, immigration, and taxes. We had no troubles in crossing the border. Once we crossed there were many people wanting to convert your... More

Museum is small and dusty, but worth the visit. You will find stelae and items you won't see in the Park More

The museum was interesting - it was a good place to kill some time before we could enter the park on our "next day" ticket. More

We are leaving on a sailing trip from Rio Dulce and since we were semi-close by decided to make a quick trip to Tikal. We had just gone to Chichen Itza a few weeks back and I was underwhelmed with it so was no expecting much at Tikal. I was pleasantly surprised! I think one of my main problems with... More

Tikal was amazing. An unforgettable experience to be present with such ancient ruins. Get there early if you can to beat the crowds & the heat. Don't bring a lot of unnecesary stuff with you and plan on being there an ENTIRE day so that you have time to hang out in the different areas of the park. This is... More

We didn’t actually get a tour at Tikal, but still have some suggestions. The park is expensive to enter for foreigners (Q.150), but it’s worth the price. You’ll have to buy a map from the guy next to the ticket office (Q.10 basic, Q.20 with animal guide) since there is just one map at the entrance to the site and... More

Recommend that you go early enough to arrive when the park opens at 6 a.m., and CARRY MINIMAL CASH ON THE BUSSES IN GUATAMALA . Yes, it is huge and amazing. Get a map. It is easy to get lost in the park; they could use a few more direction signs within the park. The animal life is exciting in... More

A fascinating site - at the moment the largest uncovered site in the Mundo Maya. The fact it is located in, largely uncleared, jungle adds interest in some ways but in others makes it more difficult to visualize as a "living" city. It is definitely advisable to have a guide to the site - one gains much more insight by... More

Our tour guide from San Juan Tours was outstanding. His english, knowledge, and interpretation was excellent and humble. He did not cram his opinion of history dryly, down our throats. He was very open minded and funny and witty. He conveyed the importance of preservation and respect to the area. His delivery was very, very entertaining. He also knew his... More