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).
Great location, inside the National park but just outside the archaeological site. Family room great for us travelling with three kids. Well organised transfer from airport after a late flight (although not cheap).
Helped us with tickets after we were misinformed regarding minimum age for children requiring tickets (Banrural told us 13 but in fact it is 10)
We accidentally left important medication at the hotel and the response was fantastic - they arranged to transport it straight to Flores for us. We can’t thank the staff enough for this.
The room we stayed in was spacious and well decorated. The housekeeper did a great job of cleaning the room daily. The staff at the front desk were very helpful as we needed help to make phone calls to different pharmacies in Flores. They also helped arrange rides into town as needed.
We booked a private sunrise tour with the hotel. Our guide, Caesar, is knowledgeable and very fun to talk to. One rainy morning, we woke up and found a good-sized spider crawling in our bed. Wild!
Go to this hotel and disconnect for a day or two. Its an absolutely wonderful location in the middle of the jungle. You can listen to the jungle sounds at night and in the morning you hear every animal including howler monkeys and other magnificent sounds. Absolutely loved it and would do it again. Dont forget to book a day to visit ruins in tikal, i highly suggest purchasing a guided tour as they will help you understand the history of the place but also the current wildlife.
Tikal is amazing. they sell it as a day trip from flores and that seems rushed to me. I would recommend at least one night. That will give you the opportunity to spend more time for sunrise and sunset. The hotel is beautiful and the staff are lovely. I forgot my swim shorts and they put a lot of effort to get them back to me. The food is good.
Pretty hotel with lots of plants around. I was in a room without bathroom, it was comfortable but a bit noisy as you can hear the staff setting up the dinning room very early in the morning. In general, I like my stay here and recommend it as it is very pretty.
It's a privilege to stay this close to the ruins of Tikal. The Jaguar Inn is a lovely and comfortable place. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was very tasty and plenty to choose from. Highly recommend and I would stay here again!
The location is unbeatable, literally inside the Tikal National Park. The facilities are quite nice, including a pool, a restaurant, a bar, a foosball table, etc... We opted for the organised day tour of the site, which was really great.
Everything about Tikal Inn is amazing you are steps from the National Park but what really makes it amazing are the staff. One of the best stays i’ve ever done ever. Book here now. It’s an escape and an experience.
Great location for visting Tikal. Particularly for early morning sunrises, with hardly anyone else in the park. Very recommendable hotel for location alone.-- It has a bit of African colonial hotel feeling.
Secluded and away from everything. Loved the airport transportation to and from. it saved me lots of of driving time and vacation time. Recommendation to fly from Guatemala capital to Flores.
Excellent location to tikal, the pool was an absolute lifesaver in the afternoons. Jessica does a wonderful tour and is such an asset to the hotel! Thanks for everything!
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