Explore the ancient Mayan civilization at Tikal in Guatamala

Wander around the ancient Tikal temples. Photo by Simon Raven

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Guatemala - El Peten

Vast, sparsely populated and jungle-covered, Guatemala’s largest and northernmost department is ripe for exploration.

- gaze over the jungle canopy from towering Temple IV at Tikal

- trek through the jungle to the vast Maya city of El Mirador

- Awake to the sound of howler monkeys at Laguna Petxbatun

Coverage includes: Sayaxche, Finca Ixobel, Flores, Santa Elena, El Remante, Tikal, Uaxactun, Yaxha, Nakum, El Mirador.

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