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“Full of history. Truly spectacular”
4 of 5 stars
trekker96
usa
Oct 9, 2009

We went to Tikal National Park in Guatemala in June 2007. The park was very well maintained and there are guides available to tell you about the ruins there. Admission price was relatively...more

“For a little bit of everything . . .”
5 of 5 stars
blue47
Lexington, KY
Aug 8, 2009

I stayed at this park for two nights in 2004. The accomodations were spacious, clean, and beautiful. The food was spectacular, and you could choose from several different places. The temples are...more

“Amazing Mayan city”
5 of 5 stars
juliebobulie
Sacramento, CA
Apr 14, 2009

We just got back from Tikal and Belize, and it was a wonderful time. To get to Tikal, we took a Linea Dorada bus from Belize City. We had to get off at Ixlu, and then take a collectivo to the park. ...more

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