Top Things to do in Peten Department
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Peten Department, Peten Department
Discover the best top things to do in Peten Department, Guatemala including Temple IV, Great Plaza, Temple I, Gem Trips, Temple II, U-Go Tours, Tikal Go, Arqueologia Mesoamericana with Juan Bendfeldt, Hotel Bolontiku, Yaxha.
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1. Temple IV
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5.0 based on 788 reviews
If you're up for an energetic climb, ascend the wooden stairs to the top of this 212-foot structure, the highest in Tikal, for a magnificent view of the jungle below.
Reviewed By 73valh
We went here with a tour group. We had a guided tour at this place and it was very insightful. We were able to climb a couple of the temples. They have made their own wooden steps to get to ALMOST the top. The views are incredible.
2. Great Plaza
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5.0 based on 493 reviews
Once the ceremonial, religious and social center of Tikal, this plaza is surrounded by huge temples, a palace, sculpted altars and a ball court.
Reviewed By RobertAleksandrowicz - San Jose, United States
The space littered with stelae and altars between Temples I and II on the east-west axis and between the North Acropolis and the place complex on the north-south axis is the Great Plaza, or the new downtown of Tikal because it was built relatively late in its history. What most visitors don't realize is that this plaza is built on a platform that's at least 4 meters high, and from this platform rise the temples and palaces around. The Great Plaza is a must-see for anyone visiting Tikal. Make sure to check the acoustics, but don't just clap. Stand in the middle of the plaza and face directly at the temple I, then the North Acropolis, then Temple 2. Each one will echo your clap.
3. Temple I
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5.0 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By PandaHouston - Houston, United States
Temples I and II are in a complex. If you climb on Temple II, you get great views of the complex and you can see Temple I. This area is the highlight of Tikal and you definitely want to spend a little bit of time here exploring the area. Unfortunately our guide only gave us 30 minutes here.
4. Gem Trips
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5.0 based on 526 reviews
Our mission is to provide personalized small group tours and private tours in Guatemala with excellence, customer service, security, responsiveness and competitive prices. We are based near Tikal, we offer in Tikal and the surrounding areas day and multi day private tours and small group tours of max 6 pax. Our name mean G:Global, E: Evelin (Marlon's wife), M: Marlon, the founder.
5. Temple II
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5.0 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By RobertAleksandrowicz - San Jose, United States
This is Tikal's Taj Mahal, a temple built by a king to honor his beloved queen. At 138 feet it is the shortest of all the "numbered" pyramids yet still it is 40 feet taller than El Castillo of Chichen Itza. It's a massive looking three-tier pyramid that has been meticulously restored and can be climbed by a wooden staircase accessed behind the monument. If you're with a friend climb the pyramid and have your friend stand in the middle of the plaza and check the acoustics. You can talk to each other in a normal voice and hear each other perfectly. make sure to take look at the roof comb which is very ornate and some of the sculpture is still recognizable after 1400+ years.
6. U-Go Tours
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
U-GO TOURS is a family owned and a 100% Guatemalan Tour Operator with over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry. We have obtained our success with our professionalism, commitment, flexibility and quality service that our amazing team provides in our half day tours, full day tours and tour packages.
7. Tikal Go
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
We are the best tour operator to Tikal either from Flores Guatemala than from Belize. We provide you the best tour guides and the best transportation. We have one day or several day tours and we can personalized your tour.
8. Arqueologia Mesoamericana with Juan Bendfeldt
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
With over 14 years of experience in tourism as an official tour guide for the Maya World in Guatemala and over 8 years leading groups of tourists in 8 countries for different companies, Juan Bendfeldt is a science and history enthusiast working as a freelancer by offering his vast knowledge of the Ancient Maya in Tikal, Yaxha or other sites in Guatemala, Belize or Mexico.
9. Hotel Bolontiku
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Bolontiku el paraiso en Peten, cuna de la cultura Maya, hogar de los Dioses hogar de la floravy fauna
10. Yaxha
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5.0 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By 312darshanh - Columbus, United States
On our last free day in Flores, we took a sunset tour to Yaxha National Park with the help of our guide Francisco Florián Escobar. Until our trip we didn’t know Yaxha was the third largest Mayan ruin and was situated in the heart of the rainforest of Guatemala. Francisco was very entertaining and very knowledgeable. He even showed us spider monkeys and grey haired fox. He was also telling us about how Mayan cities were built and how they varied from region to region due to the location of stars. At the end of the trip, we did enjoy a beautiful sunset on top of the Mayan temple.
