Tikal

                                                           Guatemala/Tikal

Tikal was a highlight to our San Ignacio portion of the trip.   Since we had 4 of us- it made more sense to go private ($150 pp)  as it was about the same as a group tour and we would then be on our own schedule.

The price included - transportation to and from the hotel, Tikal entrance fee, Tour Guide, road tolls, lunch, water and sodas.  We did have to pay a separate tax to enter Guatamala.

We were very close to the border -only about 20 minutes but it was about an hour and 1/2 to Tikal.

We stopped for a photo  at a Lake- it was nice to get out and see some local life.  No boats or houses on the Lake though-it was a national park.

After entering Tikal- we spent about 2 hours with our guide exploring the ruins and the park.  Our guide was great having us avoid any crowds (though it seemed like a light day at the park) and leading us through the jungle a bit which I did not see any of the bigger groups doing.

                                        Star Wars Trivia!  Take a look at the below picture.
                                                    Top photo is from my i phone
                                             Bottom picture is the rebel base on Yavin 4.

After a Belkin Break with our guide it was on to the best part-the Tikal Temple.






It is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the Pre-Colombian Maya Civilization dating back to 4th Century BC though it reached its peak between 200-900 AD.  It was re discovered in the jungle in 1853 and became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.

Pictures don't do the site justice.  We all felt like this day was a must do and really enjoyed the whole experience.  Our guide was great and it was a nice day spent in Guatemala!