This is the region in which the greatness and splendor of the Maya civilization may be appreciated. Visit the fascinating archaeological sites of Tikal national Park, declared a heritage of humanity Site by UNESCO, Yaxha, Ceibal, Aguateca, San Bartolo and el Mirador where the largest pyramid by square meters of construction in the world stands.
Tikal National Park, Petén
Tikal means “place of voices”. It is nowadays, the biggest Mayan City known and studied. The park as an extension of 576kms squared. It was declared Human Heritage patrimony, by UNESCO in 1979. Among its main temples and plazas is recommended to visit:Major PlazaIt is the Archaeological Park of Tikal, surrounded by impressionist buildings as the Temples I and II, the North and Central Acropolis, as well as a big range of wakes and altars that talk part of the dynastic history of the Mayan Civilization in Tikal.Temple IKnown also...
Yaxhá National Park, Petén
Lacustrine cities constructed on small barren islands connected to land by roads and channels, where is located the Yaxhá Lagoon. The first, located 30kms from Southwest of Tikal, it possesses plazas and acropolis that are connected by “Sacbés” (channel). The hieroglyphic inscription indicates that it was inhabited during the beginnings and final Classic. It is city of the Post-classic period that is found in one of the islands of Yaxhá Its buildings are similar to those Tulum in Yucatán, México. In these two sites we can acceded from El Remate,...
Archeological Site Río Azul, Petén
It is located in the Northeast of the Petén Department, right next to the México and Belize borders. In dry season, the journey from Tikal, by paths, takes approximately five hours. The apogee period was the Latest Pre-classic (250b.C. to 250a.C.).Blue River was the administrative center of the region of approximately 170kms squared, with more than 500 buildings. The tallest of those has 47 meters high ...
Archeological Site Nakum, Petén
It is located 25kms from Tikal the route that conduces to Yaxhá. It can be accessible just in dry season. It counts with two big building complexes that are connected by a “Sacbé” (channel). Some of the buildings possess peculiar vault and interesting wakes. Nakúm correspond to Latest Classical Period. ...
Archeological Site Ceibal, Petén
This archaeological site is located 12kms to the East of Municipal Head of Sayaxché, above the shore of La Pasión River, with an altitude of 220 meters over see level. Ceibal was the greatest classic establishment, with major power on the West margin of La Pasión River; having a very favorable regional situation as point of control and interaction in commercial and transport activities, as well as political-military. The site occupies the highest point, located above a limestone layer that lifts about 100 meters high over see level. It is compose...
Archeological Site Dos Pilas, Jutiapa
This site is located 17kms to Southwest of Municipal Head of Sayaxché, with 150mts high over see level in a forest tropical wet zone. This site was declared Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 1985, being specifically prohibited the archaeological depredation, hunt, mining explorations and to cut down trees. At the site it is possible to be arrived by two routes: aquatic and terrestrial. It does not show set out architecture, consists of at least 492 knolls oriented in axes East-West. ...
Flores island, Petén
It is the capital of the Department and has the status of City. It has a passable road at all times ranging from flowers to Santa Ana, Dolores, San Luis and Modesto Mendez, a length of 172 kilometers. Blends with the Inter-Oceanic Highway CA-9 in the place known as The Noisy, in Morales, Izabal. In the Island of Flores is also reached via the lake, and to that service boats. It also has international airstrip at Santa Elena. Among his craft is making moccasins, leather shoes that are animal skin or the place. Among...
Archeological Site Aguateca, Petén
This is a memorable site for specialist, in order of the lack of impressionist edifications. On the other hand for specialist and Mayan Culture studies by sculpture in its wakes, or for lovers looking for adventure, due to the aquatic route is the only route to get there. Unless the water level of the Petexbatún Lake is low in some parts of the passage to cross on foot. ...