Going forward, if Chichen Itza is the paradigm of Mayan adaptibility and city architecture, Tikal gives us an insight into what the largest city of the Classical Period of Mayan culture could have been.
Rising all of a sudden from the unforgiving Peten forest of Guatemala, during its prime, Tikal served as home to an estimated 50,000 residents! Time was when Tikal was dominated by pyramids soaring towards the sky, paved streets, water reservoirs and intricate stone carvings reflecting the rulers and the founding myths of the Mayan society.
Thanks to the archaeologists and researchers, many of the ancient temples and structures have been meticulously restored. What you can't miss on a tour of Tikal is the Temple of the Great Jaguar. This is the tomb of Ah-Cacaw, the greatest king that Tikal ever saw. A sight of the statue of Ah-Cacaw on the apex of the Temple of the Great Jaguar illumined by afternoon sun is a feats for the eyes. Besides, over 3,000 buildings and 200 stone monuments remain concealed in the surrounding forest!
Where is Tikal?
Tikal is located in Peten, Guatemala, 60 miles west of the Belize border.
Where to Stay?
Tikal offers fantastic accommodation facilities. Check these hotels:
1. La Casa De Don David
Aldea El Remate
Tel: (502)306-2190
2. Hotel Isla De Flores
Avenida La Reforma
Tel: 926-0614
3. Hotel Bar and Restaurant El Faisan
Ciudad Flores
Tel: 926-1322
Book cheap airfares to Flores
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