Tikal - Wikipedia
Tikal (/ tiˈkɑːl /; Tik'al in modern Mayan orthography) is the ruin of an ancient city, which was likely to have been called Yax Mutal, [1] found in a rainforest in Guatemala. [2] . It is one of the largest …
Tikal | Guatemala, Park, Maya Ruins, & Temples | Britannica
Tikal, city and ceremonial center of the ancient Maya civilization. The largest urban center in the southern Maya lowlands, it stood 19 miles (30 km) north of Lake Petén Itzá in what is now the …
Visiting Tikal in Guatemala: Everything you need to know
May 5, 2025 · No trip to Guatemala is complete without visiting Tikal – an ancient Mayan city hidden deep in the jungles of northern Guatemala. Home to an array of awe-inspiring temples and pyramids, …
Tikal National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The forests comprise more than 200 tree species and over 2000 higher plants have been recorded across the diverse habitats. Tikal, a major Pre-Columbian political, economic and military centre, is …
Tikal National Park
Archaeologists estimate that the Maya settled in the area now known as Tikal in about 900 BC. Over the centuries, Tikal grew into an important ceremonial, cultural, and commercial center.
Tikal - Guatemala, Ruins & Mayan | HISTORY
Mar 27, 2018 · Tikal is a complex of Mayan ruins deep in the rainforests of northern Guatemala.
How To Visit The Tikal Mayan Ruins In Guatemala (+Map)
Apr 15, 2025 · This Tikal travel guide will explain where the ruins are located (plus a Tikal map), how to get there from Guatemala or Belize, hours & entrance fees, safety tips, best tour packages, and …