Tikal, Guatemala, Travel & Tours
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George And Audrey DeLange

Tikal is located in the Petén of Guatemala, about 50 miles northwest of the border with Belize. A combination of archaeological remains and the natural environment of the Petén area makes Tikal the only place in the world which has been declared both a Natural and Cultural Heritage for Humanity.

Set in the middle of a jungle canopy, the site today consists of over 3,000 buildings, including a few temples that tower above the forest. At its peak about 1,500 years ago, Tikal was the home for an estimated 100,000 Maya people.

Tikal is not only a great engineering accomplishment of the Maya, but it is one of the jungle splendors of the Petén. The site of Tikal is a national park, where the native flora and fauna still flourish relatively undisturbed. Therefore, in addition to it's numerous well excavated temples and pyramids, Tikal presents an excellent opportunity for animal and bird watching. Along the paths spider monkeys, howler monkeys, gray foxes, red coatis, many other animals are visible to the visitor

During the apogee of the Maya empire, Tikal was the capital city, serving as a center of trade, an architectural style-setter, and the center of power and wealth.

Archaeologists say that three generations of the ruling lords of the great Jaguar clan -- Hasaw Chan K'awil, Yik'in Chan K'awil, and Yax Ain -- built the great temples that reflect Tikal's character and individuality. Some of these temples served as mortuaries, and their contents can give us a glimpse of the richness of life as a lord of Tikal.

Tikal Map
Tikal is only a short drive from Flores or Peten Itza

Tikal Map
Tikal From A Satelite

Twin PyramidsPalace
One Of The Twin Pyramids
Many Stelae In Front
Palace
Myan RuinsMyan Ruins
Small Ruins EverywhereSmall Ruins Everywhere
Jungle TrailTemple Two
George & Audrey On A TrailTemple Two
Temple FourJungle View
Back Of Temple Four
Ladders Go To The Top
View Of Temple 1, Temple 2,
Temple 3, & Lost World Complex,
From Temple Four
Temple 1, Temple 2, & Temple 3,Lost World Complex
Temple 1, Temple 2, & Temple 3,
From Temple Four
Lost World Complex,
From Temple Four
Temple 1, Temple 2, & Temple 3,Jungle Tree Tops
Temple 1, Temple 2, & Temple 3,
From Temple Four
Enlarged View
Another View Of Temple 1, Temple 2,
Temple 3, & Lost World Complex,
From Temple Four
GeorgeAudrey
George Made It Up Temple Four!
64.6 Meters High, Known As
Temple Of The Two Headed Snake
Audrey Made It Too!
A Great View From Here!
Built By King Yixkin Chan Kawil
About 741 AD
Complex N, Twin PyramidsTemple Four
At Complex N, Twin Pyramids
Stela 16 & Altar 5 Are Viewed
Stela 16 Gives Completion Date
Of 711 AD, For Compound N
Temple Four Seen From Near Lost World
Temple Four Completed 741 AD
The Priest Jaguar's TempleNorth Acropolis
Back of Temple Three
The Priest Jaguar's Temple
Completed 810 AD
Audrey On Steps of North Acropolis
Temple One On Left
North Part Of The
Central Acropolis In Background
Temple OneCentral Acropolis
Temple One On Left
North Part Of The
Central Acropolis In Background
North Part Of The
Central Acropolis
The North AcropolisThe North Acropolis
The North AcropolisNorth Acropolis
Temple OneTemple Two
Audrey In Front Of Temple One
Temple One Is On East Side
George In Front Of Temple Two
Temple Two Is On West Side
MaskTemple Of The Grand Jaguar
This Mask And Others
Decorated The North Acropolis
Temple One Is Known As
Temple Of The Grand Jaguar
Temple Of The MasksTwo Masks
Temple Two Is Known As
The Temple Of The Masks
38 Meters High
Temple Two Has Two Masks
On Face Of Temple
Temple OneTemple Two
Temple One Is 47.2 Meters High
Built 700 AD
Temple Two
Temple OneTemple Two
Temple One Back ViewTemple Two

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