Peten and Tikal Mayan Ruins of Guatemala



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The Tikal Mayan ruins in the Peten region of Guatemala are truly breathtaking -- and mysterious, as is the civilization that built Tikal almost 2000 years ago. (So mysterious in fact, that Tikal was filmed as the hidden rebel base on the Planet Yavin in George Lucas' Star Wars.)

The portion of Tikal that has been excavated and studied is about the size of Central Park in Manhattan, and a guide is highly recommended.

Tikal (meaning Place of the Voices) is located about 40 miles from Flores on Lake Peten Itza, and is in the middle of the 230 square mile Tikal National Park.



In addition to the mystery of the ruins, wildlife and exotic tropical birds such as Howler Monkeys and Toucans are abundant in the Park and among the ruins themselves.

(The last time we were there, we saw flocks of Toucans, a group of Spider Monkeys, and definitely heard a troop of Howlers late in the day. The trip TO Tikal was also an eventful one full of wild turkeys, pigs, a rare Orange Breasted Falcon, goats and even a herd of cattle.)












The close proximity of the Peten region to Belize means that Belize visitors with a few days to spare can easily experience some of the remarkable richness and beauty of El Peten.

So, we've put together a special OVER NIGHT TRIP Tikal mini Vacaciones that we think provides a good overview of the high points of Tikal, and that can be easily added to the beginning or end of a Belize trip.

(As with all of our tours, we can customize our Tikal tour to fit your schedule and budget,




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ON SITE ACCOMODATION


Lakeview Casita Verandah, La Lancha
Accommodation for yourTIKAL adventure is at Francis Ford Coppola's lake resort on the banks of Lake Peten Itza.

Lodging is in a thatched Lakeview Casita overlooking Lake Peten Itza. .




La Lancha Lakeview Casita Bedroom


View of Lake Peten Itza from Verandah of Casita


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