The Mayan civilization is said to have developed around southern Mexico and Guatemala. The Mayan ruins of Tikal give an interesting insight into the ancient Mayan civilization. This whole bunch of ruins offers a great look into the civilization as this is the site where most of the main buildings of the Mayan era are situated. The Four Grand temples are known as Temple I, Temple II, Temple III and the Temple IV, the lost world pyramid, as also the grand plaza are some of the important buildings that you can see around here.
Temple I is also called the Temple of Jaguar because of a lintel that represents a king sitting on a Jaguar like a throne, Temple II is known as the temple of masks and you can get a great view from the top of the temple, Temple III provides a great panoramic view of the entire site, Temple IV is the highest structure of the Tikal and is also called the temple of the two-headed snake, the lost pyramid is the oldest structure in Tikal.
Evidence of agriculture has been found which dates as far back as 1000 BC. the architectural structures include royal palaces, ruins of temples, palaces, pyramids, residential dwellings, administrative buildings, and some inscriptions on stone. Archaeologists are of the firm belief that Tikal was the epicentre of a powerful state and one of the most powerful ancient Mayan kingdoms
An ideal place that is great for everyone who wants to unfold the mysteries of the past and understand ancient civilizations. The museum and the grand plaza will definitely take you back in the time of the Mayan area. There are many sites that offer a purview of the Mayan civilization but the site of Tikal is the best one as it contains the main buildings. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, get ready to get transported back in time and let the mysteries of the ancient world amuse you!
The Temple IV is something that will take you back to the Mayan history
The grand plaza located at the center of the ruins
The Lost World Pyramid has so many mysteries to offer you
You must visit the ceramic museum that displays the ancient Mayan tools and utensils made of ceramic
The temple IV offers a great view of the entire jungle
Temple of the Grand Jaguar offers you a great insight into the history of the Mayan civilization
The visit to Uaxactun is a must if you want to connect all the dots of the Mayan history
The Mayan ruins of Tikal is 63.9 km away from Flores Airport
By Shuttle Bus
Fare: 35 to 40 USD
Time Taken: 1 hour 40 minutes
By Bus
Fare: 40 to 45 USD
Time Taken: 1 hour 50 minutes
By Car
Fare: 45 to 50 USD
Time Taken: 1 hour 19 minutes
Make sure to carry enough cash as there are no ATMs around the city of Tikal
You should try to stay at one of the accommodations that are available in the jungle itself
Do carry a camera to capture the beauty of the place
Carry flashlights to find your way after sunset as the place can get very dark
10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. happens to be the peak hours so you can avoid visiting the main structures and wander in the far away sites to avoid the crowd
The place can get very hot and stuffy; make sure you carry a water bottle to support yourself
Hire a local guide who can walk you down the ruins with an insightful history of the same
Wear something comfortable as the place can get very hot
Carry a sunscreen, hat, and a scarf to avoid the tan
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
20 USD per person above the age of 12 and a visit to Uaxactun is an additional 8 USD
Time you can spend
2 to 3 days
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