Tikal

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At Tikal you can see the remains of a Mayan ceremonial center. On the site are several pyramids that rise up to 44 m (144 feet) and provide excellent views over the green canopy of the surrounding jungle. The pyramids have steep sides and can be climbed by steps that are equally steep.

The dense rainforest has been cleared away around the monuments, but the jungle is still quite nearby, making it an unforgettable and exiting experience when you walk from one temple to another, unknown of the fact if you are being watched from the trees or not. Apart from the pyramids there are also plazas, temples and an acropolis on the site, as well as a museum, where everything is explained. You will see monkeys in the trees around the site, as well as many colorful birds.

Trips to Tikal are available in Guatemala City.