We LOVED visiting Tikal... unlike the ruins near Cancun which are flooded with busloads of visitors, Tikal is so isolated, the country around it is just beautiful and there are very few lodging options in the area, thus very few tourists. The ruins are astounding and the trails between them are a great way to get in touch with nature... more

Tikal is the seat of ancient Mayan civilization (and, famously, a scene in the first Star Wars movie). Visitors climb wooden ladders or stairs up the side of a pyramid, for the privilege of sitting at the top and surveying the forest, and other pyramids peeking above the canopy. Tikal is an enormous complex in the middle of a national... more

If you like would something off the beaten path try a trip to Guatemala to see the Main runes of Tikal? My wife and I have seen a number of runes around the world and Tikal is among the best. Tikal is a world heritage site that was built in 700 BC. So pack some good walking boots and sun... more

I recently visited Belize and took the trip to Tikal. What a wonderful site and I would definitely recommend using a guide service, specifically Luis Godoy, Nature Guide at Belize Nature Travel, www.experiencebelize.com. I have used Luis previously in Belize, but the trip to Tikal was well executed and planned so that we saw as much as possible, crossed the... more

We were recently in Belize and did a day trip to Tikal, Guatemala to see the Mayan ruins. We stayed at the Casa Blanca hotel in San Ignacio, which was good in itself. The best part is that Casa Blanca offers tours to Tikal with a fantastic guide: Elias Cambranes. Elias is a Belizean, who spent nine years in Guatemala... more

We stayed at DuPlooy’s in Belize's Cayo District for 4 nights. Our first full-day tour was to Tikal. Phillip was a wonderful driver – he graciously stopped along the way a number of times to point out special birds to some other guests who were also avid birders. Entrance fees, border crossings and the guide for Tikal are not included... more

If you are a parent wanting to take your kid to tikal, i have one tip, be very carefull with your kids because there are more than 100+ foot drops. Do not be too protective, but advise your children to stay in your sight. I really liked Tikal because you can climb lots of tall structures, and is a really... more

We have just returned from a trip to Guatemala. The highlight was a trip to Tikal national park. If you are interested in Mayan culture and want to see and climb pyramids - this is the place to go. There were relatively few people there which made the experience even better - unlike seeing the Mayan sights in Mexico were... more