Tikal Travel Guide

 mrserious Says:  From the tops of temples you may find toucans in the trees. When walking the trails through the jungle between temples, look up to see monkeys in the trees. My pictures of the monkeys didn't turn out as the light conditions were difficult. 

 jenellim Says:  I stayed at the Jaguar Inn in March 2003. A rustic but clean and comfortable place. When I was there, electricity and water was only available at certain hours but this is not much of a problem since you are out admiring Tikal most of the day anyway. I would still stay there... 

 euzkadi Says:  The best to get to Tikal is by plane. A short 25 minutes flight from Guatemala City to Flores. Also you can reach Tikal from Belize, or Can Cun.From Flores airport you can get one of the tourist minibuses to the National Park of TIkal. 1 hour ride.Or you can visit Tikal by... 

 cher_36 Says:  There is a souvenier shop and restarant at the Park. Prices are higher than in Flores so if you are going on to Flores pick up stuff there. If going further into Guatemala, things will be considerably cheaper than in Flores, as some travellers told us. We found prices much... 

 IrishFairy Says:  Beware of people selling bus tickets back to Belize - they will sell you a $35 ticket (which I think is the right price) but will only get you a bus to the border of Belize, where they will leave you. Always go with a reputable bus company with a proper office or... 

 cher_36 Says:  Travel light! Good hiking shoes / sandels Lots of film.Try a black & white film. I did by mistake but got some nice pictures. Flash light. BinocularsSmall knife Water to drink. 

 gerardust Says:  I went on a tour to Tikal and Yaxha and it was just awesome! We canoed to an island on a lake with Mayan ruins and rode bikes on jungle trails to another hidden Mayan site where we camped out and it was all just unique and there was no one else in most places we went which... 

 craigcameron Says:  If you plan to spend the day at Tikal bring a packed lunch as the food available at the site is not good and overpriced. To gat decent food would be hiking back to the hotels, which is a waste of time. Mid afternoon find a shady spot away from the hoards and dream of Mayan...