I stayed on the grounds so there was not much around the...
I stayed on the grounds so there was not much around the area. Tikal was so rich with history and culture of the Mayans. Going to the museums in the park first is helpful to prepare you for what you will see at the ruins and why. The ruins were beautiful despite a lot of them not being excavated yet . Climbing to the top of the dome the ruins was breathtaking to be able to see what they saw. My tour guide was excellent and knew so many things outside of what the signs explained which made the trip more enjoyable.
Theresa
United States
10
Scored 10
Tikal is amazing. The structures and views are incredible.
Tikal is amazing. The structures and views are incredible. The history is unique and interesting.
The area is confusing, but just walking the paths is delightful. Listen for the wildlife. Learn to recognize the structures that are not yet excavated. Align the maps they give/sell you, to navigate more easily.
Guided tours have two costs: tour fee and guide fee. This was a surprise when we settled up at the end. Be sure to ask for total costs.
Ortega
Costa Rica
10
Scored 10
BEWARE OF THE TOURIST GUIDES (Tikal or the rest of Guatemala...
BEWARE OF THE TOURIST GUIDES (Tikal or the rest of Guatemala)!!! they propose some very expensive visit on Tikal ($70...50....more or less) there is no published rates....so they do what they want...and they want money.
ticket to Tikal is 150 Quetzal if you are a foreigner and 100Q if you are from Guatemala, that you must pay in cash to a bank ( BANRURAL).... and you get no receipt for that!!!
pascal
France
10
Scored 10
Tikal Was amazing. The ruins were very cool.
Tikal Was amazing. The ruins were very cool. Many people like to rent a tour guide and they do give you some cool history and educational facts but I loved going in free solo. I was able to explore the ruins on my own time and go to all the different ones I wanted. It might be a good idea to buy a map of the place because there is not a lot of direction signs.
Michael
United States
10
Scored 10
Avoid the middle of the day, 11 am to 2 pm.
Avoid the middle of the day, 11 am to 2 pm. That's when it can be oppressively hot and when there are the most tourists. We took an early morning flight from Guatemala City, then a shuttle from the airport at Flores to the Jungle Lodge. But instead of going directly into the park, we had lunch and took a nap. That way we missed the heat and the people and could wander through the park until sundown. Then we did the reverse in the morning: we got going at 6 AM (no breakfast available that early, so plan ahead) and had the park to ourselves and saw it in morning fog and light, and then returned about noon for another nap before taking an evening flight back to Guatemala City. We had several hours at the Flores airport, so we took a Tuktuk to the city itself and a quick boat ride around the island at sunset. Lovely!
Craig
United States
10
Scored 10
Extraordinary ruins.
Extraordinary ruins. Saw plenty of wildlife, one of my favorite parts.
The dawn walk begins at 4:30 am and lasts 4 hours. Mostly wildlife viewing and sunrise. The evening walk which requires a guide involves climbing a big pyramid in the dark and watching sunset and star viewing.
For the elderly or less physically capable, the park operates a truck every 15 minutes from a tienda just inside the gate. It operates 9-3 and takes you to Central Plaza (and back).
This is a tightly run place with clean little rooms, 5-star shared bathrooms and a quiet reverence for the surrounding nature that you often get in a conservation area setting. My kid loved the pool. My dad loved the restaurant. We did the sunset tour offered through the lodge with Fernando. We really enjoyed the pace that he set (chill out and go at his speed and you'll get more out of it) and the insights he offered on Mayan Biopsphere ecology, Tikal history and present-day culture of the indigenous people of Guatemala. Really special.
We loved being able to stay on the park’s grounds. It’s super convenient especially if you are doing sunset tour. Hotel is small but cute. Our room was basic but comfortable. There is restaurant on the premises that had decent food, and there are more eating options around in other restaurants at the park. We had hotel help us arrange tour and they were super helpful and our guide was incredible. Tikal is one of the most amazing places in the world. So I highly recommend coming.
The hotel is in the jungle. All the driving is done once you reach the Jungle Lodge. The rooms or I should say cabins were perfect and roomy. The food was very good and portions were fine. They have an array of drinks available for a refreshiing experience after hiking. The electricity out after 11:00 pm until 6:00 am was not a problem. We were tired from trekking all day. We did miss WiFi in the room.
(1) Transpor from Flores Airport to the park worked perfectly well. The hotel made the arrangement (a bit expensive but really OK)
(2) The location is privileged at just 100 meters from the entrance to the park. After walking and climbing is great not having to take any transport to other place but just arriving to your room and take a rest to recover
Breakfast and dinner were good and surprisingly not a rip-off, given that there were no other restaurant choices available in the middle of the jungle. I liked that the hotel was able to drop us at their sister hotel in Flores (by a pretty lake), where we stored our luggage before our later flight back to Guatemala City.
Excellent location, just a short walk from the Tikal ruins. Well designed common areas and pool looking out to the surrounding jungle. The rooms are spaced apart with open windows (covered in screens) so you feel like you are in the middle of the jungle. The food was excellent and the staff very helpful.
Really went in with low expectations after reading other reviews, but really the Jaguar Inn is pretty nice. Well kept, pleasant surroundings and TIkal just up the path. Could be a little tidier outside but the dining room and menu were fine, very good dining service. I'd happily go back.
Great food, very accommodating for vegetarian and vegan diets. You can change and or add anything to a dish. The rooms and facilities were very clean and comfortable. You are right in the park of Tikal, the resort is stunning and the swimming pool area is just amazing!
luxury in the middle of a rainforest in Guatemala. - not an easy thing to do. kids loved the pool and games room. we loved the location, food and setting. Bed was super comfortable.
Perfect location for Tikal. Lovely garden- lots of wildlife including wild pigs , turkeys and agoutis; birds everywhere including toucans. Very nice pool and smiley helpful staff
Unbelievable wildlife on property! Poolside retreat after very hot day in Tikal. Walkable to inside of park. Available for sunrise tour... easy access. Relaxing. Night sounds.
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