We took a guided tour from the Belize border and this ended up being the highlight of our week-long vacation. Our guide was amazing with the history of the place but Tikal almost doesn't require narration. Years ago in Chichen Itza we were able to...More

We opted for the sunrise tour and, OMGodzilla, it was wonderful. The ruins viewed from the apex of one as the sun rose over the jungle is a sight that will always be a highlight. Add the coati's and other wildlife, especially the birds, and...More

Described as one of the largest cities of the Mayan Empire, Tikal is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Guatemala. Many travelers base themselves in the nearby city of Flores and book a day tour through their hotel or hostel. A ticket to...More

What a fabulous tour of these amazing ruins, situated in a vast and incredible site, full of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife - we saw spider monkeys, coati, iguanas and toucans. We spent about 3 hours here and could have easily have spent more. An...More

Tikal seems to have the biggest and best Mayan ruins, Copan was not so impressive after being in Tikal. It's worth to go there early, as it gets hot and more crowded later on the day. We went there for the sunrise trip before gates...More

We just returned from Tikal in Guatemala. on a sunrise tour. We had an outstanding private guide his name is Pablo Najarro Polanco, his email is pablopol_29@hotmail.com, and his phone number is (502) 5865-9692. He is a self-taught birder but was amazingly knowledgeable and was able...More

It is impossible to separate the experience of the ruins themselves from their setting. It is a huge area with estimated population seeming to rise all the time. The fact that some of the buildings are fully excavated and others still partially or wholly taken...More