Tikal 
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The monumental Mayan ceremonial center at Tikal is unique because of its jungle location. Steep-sided pyramids rise above the jungle's green canopy and sheltering wildlife to heights of over 44m/144ft.
Tikal was one of the most important urban Mayan centers and life here was uninterrupted for at least a thousand years. This is evident in the more than 3,000 structures extending over six sq mi/15.5 sq km that include plazas, an acropolis, pyramids, and temples.
The findings seen in the on-site museums show the delicacy of Tikal's ceramics and jade carvings.
Tikal was one of the most important urban Mayan centers and life here was uninterrupted for at least a thousand years. This is evident in the more than 3,000 structures extending over six sq mi/15.5 sq km that include plazas, an acropolis, pyramids, and temples.
The findings seen in the on-site museums show the delicacy of Tikal's ceramics and jade carvings.
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View over the jungle at Tikal.
A pyramid at Tikal archeological site.
Temple on gran plaza at Tikal.
The great plaza at Tikal.
Pyramid through the fog at Tikal.
