The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tikal

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tikal, Guatemala

Updated July 23, 2019

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Unusual Attractions in Tikal

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Tikal, Guatemala

Tikal Temple IV

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

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Tikal, Guatemala

Archaeologists' Abandoned Camp

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

Mother and baby “Ma’ax.”

Tikal, Guatemala

Spider Monkeys of Tikal

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

Howler monkeys at La Lancha, a lodge near Tikal.

Tikal, Guatemala

Howler Monkeys of Tikal

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

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