Tikal

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.