"Tikal, Heart of the Ancient Maya Empire" Parque Nacional Tikal by VinTolucci

Tikal was built approximately 600 years before Christ. Tikal's population peaked around 700 AD and may have had a population of about 30,000 to 50,000. Depends on your source. The most impreesive temple is Temple I the tallest edifice in the precolumbian era.

Not Forgotten

The great temples at Tikal were only discovered about 150 years ago. During this time the jungle swalloed up the landscape

Survivor in the jungle

Don't get lost in the jungle. I have heard many horror stories regarding visitors wanting to play "survivor" before it became fashionable to do so, only to end up lost in the jungle. I have been told their bodies were found years alter hoola hops went out of fashion, tye dyes, flannel and polyester, etc.

• Pros:Beautiful, serene
• Cons:Lots of walking may hinder some.
• In a nutshell:The true "survivors" are the Maya people of Guatemala