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How to Visit TIKAL Mayan Ruins | FLORES + TIKAL GUIDE

Tikal Ruins are breathtaking Mayan Ruins in Northern Guatemala. Tikal is one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala so we wanted to show you how to experience it to the fullest!

We first spent a few nights on Flores Island before making our way into Tikal park. We wanted to thoroughly experience the ruins so we did the SUNRISE tour, explored on our own midday and did the SUNSET tour. We were blown away by the grandeur of this place and the nature all around. And as always, we provide as many tips and prices as possible so you can do this trip as well!

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0:00 - How to get to Tikal
1:22 - Flores Island
2:57 - Jungle Lodge Tikal
7:49 - Early morning wakeup
11:39 - Sunrise at the ruins!
13:57 - Tikal ticket info
15:42 - All alone in the ruins!
18:14 - Time to chill
18:55 - Sunset tour
22:06 - What a day!

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Guide to visiting Flores & Tikal Guatemala (2019) Mayan Ruins

In this episode we stay on in the picturesque town of Flores in Guatemala and share with you our experience of visiting the Mayan site of Tikal.

Flores is a small and beautiful town located on and island in a lake. The island is easily accessible as it is connected to .the mainland by a bridge. We show you all the island. Flores is a meca for tourist arriving in Guatemala from Belize or as a final stop before heading to Belize and is the main place that tourists stay to visit the Mayan Ruins of Tikal.

We took a day tour to the Mayan Ruins of Tikal, which are located approximate one and a half hours drive from Flores. A site filled with mystery - make sure you have a guided tour as the guides are very knowledgable and without them you would be walking around the ruins and tikal without learning anything about the Mayan history or way of life - they're also great for spotting and pointing our wildlife on the way.

We recommend visiting Tikal early in the morning as by 11am the weather is very hot and nearly 40 degrees celsius. We left at 4.30am and there is a tour that leaves around 3am if you want to watch the sun rise over the ruins.

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Tikal Guatemala ULTIMATE Travel Guide ????????

This is our first impressions of Tikal in the Petén Basin of Guatemala in Central America in September 2022. This is the Ultimate Travel Guide where we show you how to get here from Flores and all of our costs for this once in a lifetime experience. We also show you what else there is to do in Tikal outside of seeing the ruins.

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???????? - In this Tikal Guatemala Ultimate Travel Guide and Travel Vlog we will be showing you around Tikal National Park. If you enjoy this tour from around Tikal Guatemala then be sure to subscribe to see our upcoming videos from across Guatemala. You should add Tikal Guatemala to your travel wishlist! In this Tikal Petén travel guide and Guatemala vlog we will show you the country of eternal spring. We show you what to do, and things to do in Tikal Guatemala. We hope this video gives you perspective and maybe changes your mind about Guatemala, in which you can decide if Guatemala is safe to visit. Tikal in Guatemala is a must-visit spot if you're making your way to this amazing country. We are now in the heart of the Maya World.

In our last video, we explored Flores is the capital of Petén. Peten is the largest department in Guatemala.

In this video we will climb Templo IV / Temple 4, Templo II / Temple 2. We explore the Central Acropolis. We wander through the Lost World / Mundo Perdido to find the Great Pyramid observation platform. We explain the process of obtaining entrance tickets and journeying from Guatemala City to Flores to Tikal. And this wouldn't be a WITY TRAVELS video if we did not shop in a market! So you know we will be doing that.

In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside. Tikal National Park is one of the few World Heritage properties inscribed according to both natural and cultural criteria for its extraordinary biodiversity and archaeological importance.

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Estas son nuestras primeras impresiones de Flores Guatemala en Septiembre de 2022.

???????? - En esta guía de viajes definitiva de Tikal Guatemala y blog de viajes, le mostraremos el Parque Nacional Tikal. Si disfruta de este recorrido por Tikal Guatemala, asegúrese de suscribirse para ver nuestros próximos videos de toda Guatemala. ¡Debes agregar Tikal Guatemala a tu lista de deseos de viaje! En esta guía de viaje de Tikal Petén y vlog de Guatemala te mostraremos el país de la eterna primavera. Te mostramos qué hacer y qué hacer en Tikal Guatemala. Esperamos que este video le brinde una perspectiva y tal vez le haga cambiar de opinión sobre Guatemala, en el que puede decidir si es seguro visitar Guatemala. Tikal en Guatemala es un lugar de visita obligada si te diriges a este increíble país. Ahora estamos en el corazón del Mundo Maya.

En nuestro último video, exploramos Flores es la capital de Petén. Petén es el departamento más grande de Guatemala.

En el corazón de la selva, rodeado de una exuberante vegetación, se encuentra uno de los principales sitios de la civilización maya, habitado desde el siglo VI a.C. al siglo X d.C. El centro ceremonial contiene soberbios templos y palacios, y plazas públicas a las que se accede por medio de rampas. Los restos de viviendas se encuentran dispersos por los alrededores. El Parque Nacional Tikal es uno de los pocos bienes del Patrimonio Mundial inscrito según criterios tanto naturales como culturales por su extraordinaria biodiversidad e importancia arqueológica.

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Visiting Tikal Guatemala | How to Explore Ancient Mayan Ruins

The ancient Mayan ruins in Tikal Guatemala may be the most impressive of the lot. With ruins towering over the jungle top dominated by tons of howler monkeys, visiting Tikal Guatemala is a must. To explore these ancient Mayan ruins, you should stay in Flores, a small island town that is about 40 minute drive from Tikal. I'd personally recommend getting a guide if you go as the extra cost of only $10 USD makes a big difference in what you learn.

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Ruinas Mayas de Tikal: el SECRETO mejor guardado de Guatemala | Ep.4

Acompáñanos a un recorrido por las ruinas Mayas de Tikal y el Lago Petén Itzá en Guatemala.
Salimos desde Ciudad de Guatemala hasta el aeropuerto de Flores, y nos hospedarnos en el Remate. Todo para cumplir el sueño de ver el amanecer en las ruinas de Tikal. Nos enamoramos del lago Petén Itzá, sus atardeceres y la calidez de su gente. Y tuvimos la oportunidad de visitar el parque nacional Tikal dos veces gracias a un imprevisto. Fue nuestra última parada en este corto recorrido por Guatemala. Por cierto, que país tan brutal! Excedió todas nuestras expectativas, es un destino que no te puedes perder. En este recorrido aprendimos demasiado sobre la civilización Maya y toda su influencia. Acompáñanos a vivir esta experiencia!

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0:00 - Intro
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4:23 - Amanecer en Tikal Parte I
5:39 - Parque Nacional de Tikal
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| Lago Atitlán
| Que hacer en Antigua

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Tikal is one of the most popular archaeological sites in all of Central America and a UNESCO world heritage site. Every year thousands of people visit this site to experience and see the remnants of an advanced civilization that once flourished. While Belize and Mexico have numerous astonishing Archaeological sites, Tikal is considered to be the biggest Archeological site in all of Central America, with approximately 220 square miles...

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TIKAL Mayan Jungle Ruins | SEE IT ON YOUR OWN | Transport ONLY from FLORES | Guatemala TRAVEL VLOG

Tikal, a vast site with Mayan Ruins in the jungle of Guatemala. You can visit WITHOUT paying for a guided tour, but how easy is it? In this video, we stick to our backpacking nature and decided to visit Tikal without paying for a guided tour.

We arranged a transport ONLY option from Flores island, that would take us in the daytime to and from the site. It can only be seen for sunrise and sunset with a guide which is much more money. In the daytime it was not too busy, but difficult to navigate the twisty and turning paths. So we did get a bit lost!

In this video of Tikal, without a tour we find our way to the main jungle ruins and guide you with information and thoughts along the way.

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Exploring TIKAL Guatemala | An Ancient Mayan City Surrounded by Wildlife!

We travel to Tikal in the rainforest of northern Guatemala to explore the ancient mayan city. Along the way we encounter a lot of wildlife including spider monkeys, and coatis. We stay in the Jungle Lodge inside the park and go on a sunrise tour. This is the last stop in our travels in Guatemala for now, but we are traveling around central and South America for the next several months! Subscribe to follow along!

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10 Most Amazing Mayan Ruins - Travel Video

For almost a millennium, the ancient ruins of great architecture lay buried beneath the jungle vegetation on the Yucatan Peninsula. Abandoned by their creators these ancient temples and pyramids are a stunning reminder of a powerful civilization that once ruled the people of Central America. Although the accomplishments of the ancient Mayans are astonishing, no city would escape the inevitable collapse. One by one they were swallowed by the rainforest leaving the amazing Mayan ruins hidden, waiting to be discovered.
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Exploring TIKAL, The Most Impressive Mayan Ruins In Guatemala

The EPIC view of Tikal really took our breath away. We spent the day exploring the most beautiful Maya ruins in Guatemala. Tikal National Park is home to over 60.000 buildings of which only a fraction has been excavated. The temples are situated in the middle of the jungle. The surroundings really give it an impressive atmosphere. As we were walking in the jungle between the temples, we came across a bunch of wildlife, which was a really cool extra. We highly recommend to visit Tikal, as it is such an amazing site to explore. You can hire a guide at the entrance to give you a tour. We recommend staying on the beautiful island of Flores, where you can easily book a tour to visit the temples of Tikal.

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The BEST THING WE DID in GUATEMALA (tikal ruins)

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Come with us to explore this ancient Mayan city built deep in the jungle of Northern Guatemala with us! The Tikal Ruins Park consists of a vast amount of extremely tall temples that were mysteriously abandoned many years ago and are now available for tourists to check out. This was our favorite tourist activity we did in Guatemala by far so sit back relax and enjoy the beauty of the true wonder that is TIkal!
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0:00 Welcome To Tikal
0:30 WAKE UP EARLY
0:57 Tikal is sooo big!
1:38 Where is Tikal
2:08 TEMPLE 6
3:15 Palace of the Grooves
3:42 More Exploring!
4:18 The Orange Breasted Falcon= Nor Drone????
4:48 They still have yet to uncover it all!
5:01 TEMPLE 4
6:26 THE GRAND PLAZA
7:37 WE SAW MONKEYSSS
8:05 Hotel Tikal Inn Tour
9:25 Dinner at Tikal Inn
9:52 Tikal Inn Pool

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Exploring Tikal National Park Guatemala from Sunrise to Sunset- Staying at the Jungle Lodge Hotel

Sleeping in the boundaries of Tikal National Park was a dream come true at the Jungle Lodge Hotel in Tikal Guatemala. After staying in Flores, Guatemala for one night I knew I wanted to get closer to the ruins which were an hour away. So I booked a stay at the Jungle Lodge the only hotel located on the property of Tikal National Park. Want to stay overnight in Tikal National Park? By staying in the suites or dorm style rooms at the Jungle Lodge Hotel you can take a sunrise tour, explore all day with an archeology tour, and then go to a sunset tour to see Tikal's beauty anytime of day.
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Tikal - Guatemala

The day began in San Ignacio, Belize. We crossed the border into Guatemala and made our way to the Tikal Ruins. The Mayan site is set in the heart of the jungle, in Tikal National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tikal consists of more than 3,000 buildings in all, dating from as far back as 600 BC. Following the ruins, we enjoyed lunch aside Lake Peten Itza before making our way to the town of Flores.

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Tikal archeological site in Guatemala - Mayan ruins

Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala in Central America. Guatemala has a lot to offer: Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Livingston, Tikal. Find out about Tikal's link to other Mayan sites like Teotihuacan and Copan

Central American jungle habitat for quetzals, jaguars, monkeys

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Hey guys. I wanted to tell you about one of my all around favorite countries to visit, Guatemala.

In terms of overall value and what it has to offer, Guatemala might be the best country I have visited. It has everything: breathtaking landscapes; thousands of years of history; coffee plantations; unique wildlife like the jaguar, the spider monkey, and the national bird of Guatemala: the resplendent quetzal, which even appears on the currency. It’s also one of the most budget friendly destinations I’ve been to.
Guatemala has one of the prettiest lakes in the world, Lake Atitlan, which is bordered by three volcanoes. It has the famous colonial city of Antigua. But what it may be most known for is the spectacular Mayan ruins of Tikal, located deep within the jungle near the northern border with Mexico. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Tikal is one of the largest archeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. Construction began around 400 BC and the city remained inhabited until about 950 AD. It then was mostly abandoned until the mid 1800’s when expeditions began. It has been in the process of being excavated ever since. There are thousands of structures at Tikal, but only a fraction have been restored. The most prominent are the main pyramids, numbered Temples one to six. The entire site covers an estimated 23 square miles.
Tikal was a key ally and trading partner with Teotihuacan, near modern-day Mexico City. However, Teotihuacan later conquered them in the 4th century AD. It also was closely affiliated with Copan in Honduras. Both Teotihuacan and Copan are excellent sites to visit that I also highly recommend.
Tikal is also notable for appearing in several movies, such as Star Wars, Episode 4: A New Hope. Tikal also even doubled as the external façade of Hugo Drax’s base in the James Bond movie, Moonraker.
The most notable area in Tikal is the Grand Plaza, which was originally the center of the city. At opposite ends are Temple 1 and Temple 2. You can climb Temple 2, which is 38 meters high.
Make sure to take note of the many Ceiba trees, which is the national tree of Guatemala and can grow to over 200’ tall. Ceiba trees are an important part of Mesoamerican mythology, as they represent a connection of the underworld with the sky.
If you are planning on visiting, make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a good pair of walking shoes or boots. It’s not an easy hike, as some of the terrain is quite rugged. If you are going to climb the pyramids, be aware that they are steep. Temple 4 is the tallest you can climb, which stands at 70 meters, about half of the height of the great pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
Also Tikal is in the middle of the jungle, so be prepared for the humidity. I recommend going early in the morning, as you will be able to hear the animals in the jungle, and it won’t be quite as hot. Admission is 150 Quetzales, roughly $20. There are paid guides available, or you can download the Tikal Audio Guide or bring a site map on your phone. The internet connection is minimal, so be prepared with a map in advance if you are going on your own. There’s even a sign indicating that you’re leaving the area with access.
There are two hotels near Tikal: Hotel Jungle Lodge Tikal and Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal, which is where I stayed. Or you can stay in the nearby lake town of Flores. There are also day trips available from San Ignacio in Belize.
I’d recommend exploring as much of Guatemala as you can, because there is a lot more to it than I have covered. Taking a boat taxi through the Rio Dulce gorge leading to the charming town of Livingston is a great side trip. Lake Atitlan and the cities of Antigua and Quetzaltenago are also popular destinations.
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In the rain forests of northern Guatemala, the ancient Mayan city of Yax Mutal - known today as Tikal - marks the passage of time. #history #mayan #tikal #ancient #explore #archaeology #travel

Welt der Maya - Guatemala - Maya Ruinen von Tikal - Mysterious Mayan ruins

Peter Menzel (PMMedia1) Music by Michael Donner
Auf der Reise durch die Welt der Maya fahren wir von Mexiko über Belize nach Guatemala. In Xunantunich am Rio Belize überqueren wir die Grenze und fahren in das Regenwald-Gebiet bei Flores mit der geheimnisvollen Maya-Stadt Tikal.
Wir wohnen im Hotel Villa Maya, das unweit des Ruinengeländes errichtet wurde. Auf einer Fläche von 15 km² sind zahlreiche Tempel-Ruinen der Maya-Kultur durch sorgfältige Restaurierungsarbeiten erhalten geblieben. Die Pyramide des großen Jaguars ist 44 m hoch und wurde um 700 nach Christie errichtet. Der Tempel der Masken steht auf einer 38 Meter hohen Pyramide an der Westseite des Hauplatzes und wurde für öffentliche Opfer-Zeremonien genutzt. Das höchste Bauwerk des Ruinengeländes wird Tempel IV genannt und ist über 70 Meter hoch. Die riesige Stufen-Pyramide ist völlig vom Dschungel überwuchert. Nur die Spitze wurde vom Astwerk der Bäume befreit und kann über steile Leitern bestiegen werden.

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