Tikal (/ t i ˈ k ɑː l /; Tik'al in modern Mayan orthography) is the ruin of an ancient city, which was likely to have been called Yax Mutal, [1] found in a rainforest in Guatemala. [2] It is one of the largest archeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization.

Apr 8, 2025 · Tikal, city and ceremonial centre of the ancient Maya civilization. The largest urban centre in the southern Maya lowlands, it stood 19 miles (30 km) north of Lake Petén Itzá in what is now the northern part of the region of Petén, Guatemala, in a tropical rainforest.

Sep 2, 2024 · No trip to Guatemala is complete without visiting Tikal – an ancient Mayan city hidden deep in the jungles of northern Guatemala. Home to an array of awe-inspiring temples and pyramids, Tikal was the heart of the Mayan Empire. It’s a fascinating archaeological wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mar 27, 2018 · Tikal is a complex of Mayan ruins in Guatemala, its 3,000 structures believed to be the remains of the powerful first millennium B.C. city of Yax Mutal.

Jan 29, 2024 · This Tikal travel guide will explain where the ruins are located (plus a Tikal map), how to get there from Guatemala or Belize, hours & entrance fees, safety tips, best tour packages, and everything else you need to know before you go!

Oct 8, 2014 · Tikal, located in the north of the Petén region of Guatemala, was a major Maya city which flourished between 300 and 850 CE. The city, known to the Maya themselves as Mutul, is one of the grandest in Mesoamerica.

Jan 8, 2025 · Tikal, located in northern Guatemala’s Petén Basin, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization. Likely referred to as Yax Mutal in antiquity, this city flourished as a dominant power during the Classic Period (c. 200–900 AD).

In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps.

Tikal is located within the Tikal National Park, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Tikal is a modern Maya name which can translate to “City of Voices”. Its original, ancient name has now been deciphered as Yax Mutul.

Tikal National Park encompasses 575 square kilometers of jungle and thousands of ruined structures. The central part of the ancient city alone contains 3,000 buildings and covers about 16 square kilometers.