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Tikal National Park

Petén, GuatemalaWorld Heritage

Tikal
Tikal · Photo: Mundo Maya · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it's famous

Maya city (4th c. BC-10th c. AD) with pyramids rising above jungle canopy. UNESCO 1979.

Don't miss
Climb Temple IV at sunrise above the jungle; howler monkeys at dawn.
Tip
Stay inside the park (3 lodges) to be there at gates open. Bring repellent.
Address
Tikal National Park, Petén, GuatemalaOpen in Maps

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List. The selection is by the TripWalkers team; UNESCO does not rank its sites. Opening hours and prices can change; check before you go.