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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.
We arranged a tour through Clark Tours for a day. It was certainly worth the price.
We suggest getting a hotel in Guatemala and then letting them arrange either a car or a tour of Guatemala. We prefer Clark Tours, who have been in business for over 80 years.
If you call the hotels Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you.
We do this all the time, when traveling in Guatemala. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem doing it this way!
La Aurora International Airport (IATA: GUA, ICAO: MGGT) serves Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is located 6 km south of Guatemala City's center and 25 km from Antigua. It is administered by the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil.
However, here is another option.
The Mundo Maya International Airport (IATA: FRS, ICAO: MGTK), also known as Flores International Airport, is the international airport located in the suburb of Santa Elena, in the city of Flores, Guatemala. It serves national and international air traffic for the areas of Flores, Santa Elena, and San Benito, as well as all the Mayan sites like Tikal or Yaxhá and destinations like Guatemala City, Belize and Cancún.
You could fly into that airport and stay at a nice hotel like the Hotel Camino Real Tikal. You could then let their Concierge Services arrange a tour of Tikal and the Petén area of Guatemala.
Hint: Use the airport code for Flores, Guatemala (FRS) when doing your search and look for Package Vacations..
We have placed a link to Priceline.Com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Guatemala; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
Tikal is only a short drive from Flores or Peten Itza.
Tikal Satelite Photo View.
Tikal Is Only A Short Drive From Flores or Petén Itza.
Audrey DeLange At
One Of The Twin Pyramids.
Many Stelae In Front. Palace. 
Small Ruins Everywhere. Small Ruins Everywhere. 
George & Audrey
DeLange
On A Trail. Temple Two. 
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,
From Temple Four. Lost World Complex,
From Temple Four. 
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. 
George De Lange
Made It Up Temple Four!
64.6 Meters High,
Known As:
Temple Of The
Two Headed Snake.
View Of Forest Tree Top. Audrey DeLange
Made It Too!
A Great View
From Here!
Built By King
Yixkin Chan Kawil
About 741 AD
View Of Forest Tree Top. 
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. 
Back of Temple Three
The Priest Jaguar's Temple
Completed 810 AD Audrey DeLange
On Steps of North Acropolis.
Temple One On Left
North Part Of The
Central Acropolis In Background 
Temple One On Left.
North Part Of The
Central Acropolis In Background. North Part Of The
Central Acropolis. 
The North Acropolis. North Acropolis. 
Audrey DeLange
In Front Of Temple One.
Temple One Is On East Side. George DeLange
In Front Of Temple Two.
Temple Two Is
On West Side. 
This Mask And Others
Decorated The
North Acropolis Temple One Is Known As
Temple Of The Grand Jaguar. 
Temple Two Is Known As
The Temple Of The Masks.
38 Meters High. Temple Two
Has Two Masks.
On Face Of Temple. 
Temple One Is
47.2 Meters High.
Built 700 AD. Temple Two. 
Temple One
Back View. Temple Two.
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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.
We arranged a tour through Clark Tours for a day. It was certainly worth the price.
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We suggest getting a hotel in Guatemala and then letting them arrange either a car or a tour of Guatemala. We prefer Clark Tours, who have been in business for over 80 years. If you call the hotels Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you. We do this all the time, when traveling in Guatemala. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem doing it this way! La Aurora International Airport (IATA: GUA, ICAO: MGGT) serves Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is located 6 km south of Guatemala City's center and 25 km from Antigua. It is administered by the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. However, here is another option. The Mundo Maya International Airport (IATA: FRS, ICAO: MGTK), also known as Flores International Airport, is the international airport located in the suburb of Santa Elena, in the city of Flores, Guatemala. It serves national and international air traffic for the areas of Flores, Santa Elena, and San Benito, as well as all the Mayan sites like Tikal or Yaxhá and destinations like Guatemala City, Belize and Cancún. You could fly into that airport and stay at a nice hotel like the Hotel Camino Real Tikal. You could then let their Concierge Services arrange a tour of Tikal and the Petén area of Guatemala. Hint: Use the airport code for Flores, Guatemala (FRS) when doing your search and look for Package Vacations.. We have placed a link to Priceline.Com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Guatemala; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
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| Tikal is only a short drive from Flores or Peten Itza. |
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| Tikal Satelite Photo View. Tikal Is Only A Short Drive From Flores or Petén Itza. |
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| Audrey DeLange At One Of The Twin Pyramids. Many Stelae In Front. | Palace. |
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| Small Ruins Everywhere. | Small Ruins Everywhere. |
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| George & Audrey DeLange On A Trail. | Temple Two. |
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| Back Of Temple Four. Ladders Go To The Top! | View Of Temple 1, Temple 2, Temple 3, & Lost World Complex, From Temple Four. |
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| Temple 1, Temple 2, & Temple 3, From Temple Four. | Lost World Complex, From Temple Four. |
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| 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. |
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| George De Lange Made It Up Temple Four! 64.6 Meters High, Known As: Temple Of The Two Headed Snake. View Of Forest Tree Top. | Audrey DeLange Made It Too! A Great View From Here! Built By King Yixkin Chan Kawil About 741 AD View Of Forest Tree Top. |
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| 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. |
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| Back of Temple Three The Priest Jaguar's Temple Completed 810 AD | Audrey DeLange On Steps of North Acropolis. Temple One On Left North Part Of The Central Acropolis In Background |
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| Temple One On Left. North Part Of The Central Acropolis In Background. | North Part Of The Central Acropolis. |
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| The North Acropolis. | North Acropolis. |
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| Audrey DeLange In Front Of Temple One. Temple One Is On East Side. | George DeLange In Front Of Temple Two. Temple Two Is On West Side. |
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| This Mask And Others Decorated The North Acropolis | Temple One Is Known As Temple Of The Grand Jaguar. |
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| Temple Two Is Known As The Temple Of The Masks. 38 Meters High. | Temple Two Has Two Masks. On Face Of Temple. |
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| Temple One Is 47.2 Meters High. Built 700 AD. | Temple Two. |
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| Temple One Back View. | Temple Two. |
| This Link Is To Clark Tours In Guatemala You Will Leave deLange.org
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Click Link Below For More
Tikal, Mayan Archaeological Ruins Pages!
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| To Tikal, Page Two
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| To Tikal ( Wildlife ), Page Three
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