"TIKAL TEMPLE II MAYAN RUIN" Guatemala City by JeanCooke

Guatemala City Travel Guide: 173 reviews and 403 photos

The 1 1/2 hour trip to and from Tikal from Mopan River Resort in Belize was over well-packed limestone dirt road then onto blacktop. Guetamala is 1 mile from the Resort. Took us about 1/2 hour going through the border, paying Belize conservation exit fee and tax, applicable when we depart the country. Used plentiful moneychangers for quetzals to pay Guatemalan fees.

Crossing the Mopan into Guatemala the living conditions go from basic to primitive. Thatched roofs and open doorways are common. Some people have 4wd or cars but most get around by horse, walking or bike. Brahman cattle graze fields; pigs and chickens scrape a living along the roadside and turkeys cluck with tail feathers spread in rough dirt yards. Crops of corn, banana trees and fruit trees abound.

Last visit to Guatemala City: Nov 2001
Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (4)

Tikal's 10-mile site is... - Guatemala City

Tikal's 10-mile site is... Things to Do (1)

Tikal's 10-mile site is located in a dense jungle of paths and trails. Wandering off ourselves without map or guide, we... more travel advice

Native visitors to Tikal are... - Guatemala City

Native visitors to Tikal are... Local Customs (1)

Native visitors to Tikal are very friendly. This grandmother had no hesitation when asked to pose for a picture. Family... more travel advice

Joan 'dropped' a piece of her... - Guatemala City

Joan 'dropped' a piece of her... Warnings and Dangers (2)

Joan 'dropped' a piece of her sandwich to a begging coatimundi even though signs prohibit feeding animals and a guide... more travel advice

In Tikal, fence barriers and... - Guatemala City

In Tikal, fence barriers and... Warnings and Dangers (2)

In Tikal, fence barriers and park police guard the top enclosed temple areas. I liked Chichen Itza in the Yucatan better... more travel advice

Comments (8)

Reply
- Report abuse
Babzz Jul 20, 2006 at 1:05 PM

I bet that taught you not to feed the animals! It's not good for them anyhow. Cheers :)
Reply
- Report abuse
american_tourister Feb 1, 2003 at 6:10 AM

Cuatomundis are also very fond of French Fries!
Reply
- Report abuse
Sharrie Jan 16, 2003 at 3:43 PM

Sounds dangerous. The ruins are just awesome!
Reply
- Report abuse
floss1 May 17, 2002 at 10:07 AM

Beautiful Pictures!!!
Reply
- Report abuse
DPando Feb 5, 2002 at 12:00 PM

i love it
Reply
- Report abuse
Tolik Jan 25, 2002 at 6:27 PM

Awesome page!.. Happy birthday!
Reply
- Report abuse
filipdebont Dec 5, 2001 at 3:23 AM

Wonderful, I want to go there too
Reply
- Report abuse
monika_cs Nov 29, 2001 at 10:16 AM

Another great page, I think I will go there. Tikal looks inte