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Tikal is the ruins of an ancient city found in the beautiful rain forest of Northern Guatemala. Be-aware of scams from some tour agents in Flores. Especially when arriving by shuttle, upon arriving to Flores your driver will pick up a man claiming to be a travel agent (Known locally as Coyotes) who will tell you all ATM's on the Flores Island are out of cash. He will tell you he has the cheapest tours and that the ONE TIME ONLY prices he is offering couldn't be beat. This man works or touts for other agents in town and makes his %. He also double crosses shuttle drives by not paying them, this type of business gives all the agents a bad name! Buses to: Tikal, Beliz, Rio Dulce and La Antigua can all be taken from the main bus terminal in Santa Elena, that you can walk to or take a tuk tuk for Q5 per person. The buses can be 1/2 the cost you pay to a agent in Flores. We brought our tickets to Rio Dulce 1 hour before departure, from Fuente Del Norte bus line. For bus times...

Flores is situated on a island in Lake Peten Itza, 45 minutes by road from Tikal National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Another amazing place in Guatemala." Tikal the largest known Mayan city, Temple 1 with early morning mist Howler monkeys swing through the branches.  Temple 1 rises 47 meters Temple 2 Temple 1 & main plaza Temple 1 The main plaza  Temples 1, 2 & 3 as seen from temple 5.  Towering pyramids rise above the jungle of more than 44 meters. Temple 5 64 meters is the highest temple at Tikal.  With metal ladder to the side, a steep climb for a fantastic view. Temples 1 & 2 The Great Pyramid at El Mundo Perido "The Lost World" comprises of 38 structures . Temple 1 Temple 1 midday  Bump start our bus And a tow to get started   Flores  Bars restaurants Flores