Tikal is known for being one of the most significant Mayan sites in Central America. At this excavation site visitors can experience some of the most impressive Mayan architecture of all time.
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Within the ceremonial centre of Tikal, scientists have counted more than 3000 individual structures. For this reason, Tikal is not only regarded as the most significant Mayan site of the classical era (3.- 9. century), but also as the best explored Mayan complex in the world.
Our professional guides will provide you with comprehensive information about Mayan architecture and archaeology as well as flora and fauna of the rainforest.
Tours depart daily at 3am / 4.30am / 6am / 8am / 12pm
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Yaxha
Yaxha is a Mesoamerican archaeological site in the northeast of the Petén Basin region, and a former ceremonial centre and city of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. Yaxha was the third largest city in the region and experienced its maximum power during the Early Classic period (c. AD 250–600).
The city was located on a ridge overlooking Lake Yaxha. The name of the city derives from the Mayan for “blue-green water”; it is a notable survival of a Classic period place-name into the modern day. The Yaxha kingdom is estimated to have covered an area of 237 square kilometres (92 sq mi) and to have had a peak population of 42,000 in the Late Classic period of Mesoamerican chronology.
Tours depart daily at 12.30pm and return around 7pm. Book directly through our website when reserving your room for a discounted price.
Crater Azul
Discover one of the hidden treasures of the Petén department, the beautiful crystalline waters of the Blue Crater, where you can swim in nature. Cráter Azul is one of the water sources of the La Pasión River, located in the municipality of Sayaxché, in the dept. of Petén.
Tour: 2 people minimum / departs 8am & returns 3pm / 3 hrs spent at the Crater
El Mirador
El Mirador (which translates as “the lookout”) is a large pre-Columbian Maya settlement, located in the north of Petén, Guatemala. El Mirador is a unique ancient Maya city and is home to La Danta, the largest pyramid in the world.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel from Flores to Carmelita / breakfast / begin on foot to Tintal (18 km)
Day 2: Hike Tintal to El Mirador (23 km)
Day 3: Tour of El Mirador
Day 4: Return to Tintal (23 km)
Day 5: Return to Carmelita (8 km), last meal, and travel back to Flores
We also provide transport around Guatemala, Belize & Mexico. Some of the more popular destinations include:
Belize – Caye Caulker / San Ignacio / Belmopan / Belize City
Mexico – Bacalar / Chetumal
Guatemala – Semuc Champey / Antigua / Lake Atitlán
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