"Tikal" Parque Nacional Tikal by Jim_Eliason

Parque Nacional Tikal Travel Guide: 314 reviews and 1,008 photos

Tikal was one of the greatest states of Mayan City. It was originally settled around 900 BC and rose to prominence around 400 AD under a royal family from Teotihuacan. The city was abandoned around 900 AD for unknown reasons although it was known that the area had severe drought at that time.

Tikal is one of the great archeological sites in the world and should be on everyone's Must See list.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Fantastic must see site
Cons:Very hot and humid

Last visit to Parque Nacional Tikal: Mar 2008
Intro Updated Dec 14, 2008
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Reviews (9)

Complex Q Things to Do (9)

This site was erected by Tikal's last King, Chitham, to mark the end of the calendar era. It is unique for its... more travel advice

Complex R Things to Do (9)

This complex and Complex Q were built as ceremonial centers by later kings of Tikal to mark special occasions. more travel advice

Temple IV Things to Do (9)

This is the tallest of Tikal's temple and from the top offers one of its best views. This temple is where one of the... more travel advice

Great Plaza Things to Do (9)

The Great Plaza is located in the heart of the Old City and is flanked by twin pyramids. It is one of the best restored... more travel advice

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toonsarah Aug 15, 2010 at 9:28 AM

Gathering more useful info for our trip to Guatemala. Thanks for the overview of Tikal - can't wait to see it for myself!
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MalenaN Oct 24, 2008 at 8:44 AM

I visited Guatemala in 1990, but never went to Tikal. Tikal is absolutly a reason to come back!
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victorwkf Jun 19, 2008 at 7:07 AM

Hi Jim, good information and photos of historical Tikal!