Go early or stay late . . . consider the Sunrise tour from the Jungle Lodge. They also give a Moon-Lite tour with full moons. A great experience.
Templo I, a mausoleum for the Late classic ruler Ah Cacau, is the famous temple seen in most pictures from Tikal. It did not matter if I viewed the monument from the Great Plaza or climbed to the top of Templo II located across from the plaza. It was magical to see it and to be there.
I loved Tikal early in the morning with few people around and being able to wander around and soak it all in. It's not overly developed and the walks under the trees from temple to temple and the lack of tacky souveniers etc in the park itself really make it a special place
the great plaza was unreal to see the size of these pyramids. there were wild turkeys in the plaza just they didn't pay us any mind. it was so awesome.
Here you'll find the twin temples I and II that make Tikal world famous. When we visited one couldn't climb temple I. The north acropolis has smaller but interesting structures and you'll find stelae that record the history of the city. In Copan stelae were more impressive but these are interesting too. The south acropolis is also interesting.
The whole complex is magical and awe inspiring. The Great Plaza is the centrepiece but some of the 'lesser' structures are equally fascinating. We were fortunate to have a fantastic guide (thank you Mario) who pointed out loads of things we would have missed otherwise. The fantastic jungle setting adds hugely to the whole experience.
Most probably one of the greatest remaining mayan sites, this ancient magacity will offer you a mystical experience as rarely encountered. Doing the afternoon tour offered us the chance to have the place almost for ourselves. Watching the temples and the jungle dive into the night from the main temple was absolutely magnificent.
The entire Mayan complex is magnificent. We were fortunate to be there when it was not crowded. The bird watching is also magnificent at dusk.
A great piece of history. I spent my time wondering the time and skill it must have taken to construct. I came later in the afternoon once most of the crowds had come and gone and the temperature was cooler. To have the place practically empty was amazing and added to the experience. With the surrounding forest and the birds and monkeys it was a great experience.
The Great Plaza is the centre piece of Tikal. You can climb all over the ruins, and up the pyramid, but be prepared to share the space with lots of other tourists. It's a great place to picnic.