Tikal Plaza Mayor

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Deep in the Guatemalan jungle lies the lost Maya city of Tikal. A stronghold of the ancient Maya world between 200 and 900 C.E., Tikal continues to fascinate. Be sure to arrange a sunrise tour, which allows you to watch the jungle wake up from the top of Temple IV. In addition to its archaeological treasures, Tikal is also rife with wildlife, offering the possibility of seeing coatis, monkeys, and a multitude of birds.

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Deep in the Guatemalan jungle lies the lost Maya city of Tikal. A stronghold of the ancient Maya world between 200 and 900 C.E., Tikal continues to fascinate. Be sure to arrange a sunrise tour, which allows you to watch the jungle wake up from the top of Temple IV. In addition to its archaeological treasures, Tikal is also rife with wildlife, offering the possibility of seeing coatis, monkeys, and a multitude of birds.

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