#1 most popular of 8 things to do in Tikal
- "Despite its location, tucked away deep in the lowland jungle of the Guatemalan department of El Petén,
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- "Tikal was one of the great cities of the Mayan empire. It was abandoned over 1,000 years ago and has
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- "Tikal is relatively close to the Belize border and can be easily reached from a number of towns in
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- "A short boat ride from the El Sombero Eco-Lodge (home of Survivor Guatemala) for about 180q will get five
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#3 most popular of 8 things to do in Tikal
- "The Great Plaza is where we began and ended our Tikal meanderings. Coming from the entrance to the park,
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- "Save the best til last - see everything else before coming to the centre of town. This 3 acre complex
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#4 most popular of 8 things to do in Tikal
- "This is a challenging climb - but it's worth it when you get to the top! The wooden ladders are in fairly
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- "On my first day at Tikal, my guide led me up the steep face of Temple IV early on so as to enjoy the
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#5 most popular of 8 things to do in Tikal
- "Since the imposing Temple I is off limits to climbers, many tourists congregated atop Temple II, which is situated directly across the plaza. It made for great picture taking and a chance to strike up
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#6 most popular of 8 things to do in Tikal
- "The Observatory is the oldest remaining building in Tikal (or so far - as there is still so much more to be uncovered)& the climb up the temple opposite is really worth while. The steps are quite steep but the
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#7 most popular of 8 things to do in Tikal
- "These stony ruins situated between Temple I and Temple II don't look like much compared to the awesome pyramids that loom above. But beneath the craggy exterior lies at least ten levels deep of excavated ruins.
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#8 most popular of 8 things to do in Tikal
- "It should be noted that there are a few souvenir stands near the cafeteria and museums.
All manner of Mayan handicrafts are sold here, from small carved animals to stone Mayan statues. You can also pick up
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