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 …

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 …

May 5, 2025 · No trip to Guatemala is complete without visiting Tikal. Here's everything you need to know to visit these iconic Mayan ruins.

Tikal is located within the Tikal National Park, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Tikal is a modern Maya name which can translate to “City of Voices”.

Mar 27, 2018 · Tikal is a complex of Mayan ruins deep in the rainforests of northern Guatemala.

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 …

Tikal was one of the most powerful and enduring cities in the ancient Maya world. Its origins stretch back to at least 400 BCE, when early settlers began building platforms and laying out …

Jan 8, 2025 · Tikal, located in northern Guatemala’s Petén Basin, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization. Likely referred to as Yax Mutal …

Jul 7, 2025 · Where’s Tikal located? Tikal Ruins sit in a rainforest in Guatemala and form part of the Tikal National Park in the Peten Department on the northern side of the country. It’s very …

Apr 16, 2025 · Visit the ancient Maya city of Tikal in Guatemala. A helpful travel guide to exploring some of the best Maya ruins in Central America.