I stayed on the grounds so there was not much around the...
I stayed on the grounds so there was not much around the area. Tikal was so rich with history and culture of the Mayans. Going to the museums in the park first is helpful to prepare you for what you will see at the ruins and why. The ruins were beautiful despite a lot of them not being excavated yet . Climbing to the top of the dome the ruins was breathtaking to be able to see what they saw. My tour guide was excellent and knew so many things outside of what the signs explained which made the trip more enjoyable.
Theresa
United States
10
Scored 10
Tikal is amazing. The structures and views are incredible.
Tikal is amazing. The structures and views are incredible. The history is unique and interesting.
The area is confusing, but just walking the paths is delightful. Listen for the wildlife. Learn to recognize the structures that are not yet excavated. Align the maps they give/sell you, to navigate more easily.
Guided tours have two costs: tour fee and guide fee. This was a surprise when we settled up at the end. Be sure to ask for total costs.
Ortega
Costa Rica
10
Scored 10
BEWARE OF THE TOURIST GUIDES (Tikal or the rest of Guatemala...
BEWARE OF THE TOURIST GUIDES (Tikal or the rest of Guatemala)!!! they propose some very expensive visit on Tikal ($70...50....more or less) there is no published rates....so they do what they want...and they want money.
ticket to Tikal is 150 Quetzal if you are a foreigner and 100Q if you are from Guatemala, that you must pay in cash to a bank ( BANRURAL).... and you get no receipt for that!!!
pascal
France
10
Scored 10
Tikal Was amazing. The ruins were very cool.
Tikal Was amazing. The ruins were very cool. Many people like to rent a tour guide and they do give you some cool history and educational facts but I loved going in free solo. I was able to explore the ruins on my own time and go to all the different ones I wanted. It might be a good idea to buy a map of the place because there is not a lot of direction signs.
Michael
United States
10
Scored 10
Avoid the middle of the day, 11 am to 2 pm.
Avoid the middle of the day, 11 am to 2 pm. That's when it can be oppressively hot and when there are the most tourists. We took an early morning flight from Guatemala City, then a shuttle from the airport at Flores to the Jungle Lodge. But instead of going directly into the park, we had lunch and took a nap. That way we missed the heat and the people and could wander through the park until sundown. Then we did the reverse in the morning: we got going at 6 AM (no breakfast available that early, so plan ahead) and had the park to ourselves and saw it in morning fog and light, and then returned about noon for another nap before taking an evening flight back to Guatemala City. We had several hours at the Flores airport, so we took a Tuktuk to the city itself and a quick boat ride around the island at sunset. Lovely!
Craig
United States
10
Scored 10
Extraordinary ruins.
Extraordinary ruins. Saw plenty of wildlife, one of my favorite parts.
The dawn walk begins at 4:30 am and lasts 4 hours. Mostly wildlife viewing and sunrise. The evening walk which requires a guide involves climbing a big pyramid in the dark and watching sunset and star viewing.
For the elderly or less physically capable, the park operates a truck every 15 minutes from a tienda just inside the gate. It operates 9-3 and takes you to Central Plaza (and back).
It is a lovely jungle lodge right by the entrance to the park. The room was really clean with a great shower. I was surprised by the modern touches given what I have encountered in the rest of the country. The wifi didn't reach my room, but it was great in the lodge and the pool - good enough to perfectly stream live sports without interruption. The pool was great, too. I arranged a shuttle from Flores to the Lodge and then to the airport, and a sunrise tour, all before hand online very easily for a good price. Very happy with everything.
1. The facilities and rooms were impeccably clean, even for a hostel with shared bathrooms. The bathroom facilities and showers were maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
2. Nestled amidst the jungle within Tikal National Park, this hostel harmoniously integrates with its natural surroundings, showcasing a thoughtful design that respects the environment. You wake up every day listening the howler monkeys 🐒
3. The staff were attentive and went above and beyond, facilitating tour bookings to explore the Tikal Maya ruins.
This is an amazing property just feet away from the entrance to Tikal. You feel like you're truly in the middle of the jungle. The rooms are elegant and clean with modern amenities. The restaurant has excellent food although expect to pay slightly higher prices; there are other eateries just outside of the hotel that can be options for lunch or breakfast. The pool is a nice break from the heat and staff were very attentive and friendly. Would recommend this as THE place to stay if you are visiting Tikal.
I loved staying at Tikal Inn. Their hospitality is top notch. Stephanie at the front desk is very helpful. The staff at the restaurant is kind and attentive. I took a tour to Uaxactun with one of the owners as a guide (she is an archeologist!) and had the best time. They also offer tours to Tikal. The hotel is perfectly located within 2 minutes from the Tikal entrance and surrounded by wildlife. Great pool and comfortable rooms.
Beautiful, aesthetically furnished, excellent staff, extremely clean, excellent location that could not be better. Tours offered at great price. Pick up and drop to Flores at reasonable cost was helpful. I think this is the best way to see Tikal. Tikal is such a beautiful place that it would be a pity not to stay within the forest to experience it and Tikal lodge is one of two properties that is within the forest area
(1) Transpor from Flores Airport to the park worked perfectly well. The hotel made the arrangement (a bit expensive but really OK)
(2) The location is privileged at just 100 meters from the entrance to the park. After walking and climbing is great not having to take any transport to other place but just arriving to your room and take a rest to recover
Very close to the entrance to Tikal so we were able to enter the ruins at 6 am. Staff were helpful especially the waiter in the restaurant. They organised our transfers and a guide to visit the site at sunset. There were toucans and other birds in the area.
Great location for visting Tikal. Particularly for early morning sunrises, with hardly anyone else in the park. Very recommendable hotel for location alone.-- It has a bit of African colonial hotel feeling.
The hotel was very close to the entrance to the Tikal ruins. Restaurant was nice, with good value, and pool area was a nice place to relax after a day of trekking around the park.
Perfect location for Tikal. Lovely garden- lots of wildlife including wild pigs , turkeys and agoutis; birds everywhere including toucans. Very nice pool and smiley helpful staff
Great location next to Tikal National Park. Friendly staff, clean room, not too many mosquitoes in the room and a perfect place to wake up to a howler monkey calling sound :-)
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