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Caves Naj Tunich
At thirty five kilometers east of Poptun, the caves of Naj Tunich are unique for their Mayan murals showing religious ceremonies, ball games and erotic scenes (not found anywhere else in the Mayan world). The name means “Paintings on a humid area” and there is an evidence of activity from the...
At thirty five kilometers east of Poptun, the caves of Naj Tunich are unique for their Mayan murals showing religious ceremonies, ball games and erotic scenes (not found anywhere else in the Mayan world). The name means “Paintings on a humid area” and there is an evidence of activity from the...
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Poptun, Guatemala
Poptun, Guatemala
Biotopo Cerro Cahui
Two kilometers west of El Remate and along the shore of Lake Peten Itza, Biotopo Cerro Cahui is a rainforest reserve of six hundred hectares. It is one of the most accessible wildlife reserves in Petén. The elevation ranges between 100 and 360 meters, offering scenic hiking. The reserve is home to...
Two kilometers west of El Remate and along the shore of Lake Peten Itza, Biotopo Cerro Cahui is a rainforest reserve of six hundred hectares. It is one of the most accessible wildlife reserves in Petén. The elevation ranges between 100 and 360 meters, offering scenic hiking. The reserve is home to...
Trekking
El Remate, Guatemala
El Remate, Guatemala
Birdwatching
The best place to go bird watching is Biotopo Cerro Cahui. It’s best go early in the morning when the birds start flying around. La Casa de Don David offers bird watching tours with knowledgeable English speaking guides for between $40 and $75 for a three to six hour...
The best place to go bird watching is Biotopo Cerro Cahui. It’s best go early in the morning when the birds start flying around. La Casa de Don David offers bird watching tours with knowledgeable English speaking guides for between $40 and $75 for a three to six hour...
Birdwatching
El Remate, Guatemala
El Remate, Guatemala
Ixlu
The turnoff for the road heading to Belize is known as “El Cruce.” Just 200 kilometers off the road are the ruins of Ixlu on the shores of Laguna Salpeten. There are small mounds, trails and a few stones but little else to see. During the excavation, they found a Mayan altar that you can see...
The turnoff for the road heading to Belize is known as “El Cruce.” Just 200 kilometers off the road are the ruins of Ixlu on the shores of Laguna Salpeten. There are small mounds, trails and a few stones but little else to see. During the excavation, they found a Mayan altar that you can see...
Ruin
El Remate, Guatemala
El Remate, Guatemala
Tikal
Once home to 100,000 Maya, Tikal was one of the most important cities in the Maya empire. It was abandoned when the empire collapsed and re-discovered relatively recently. Today it is one of the most important Maya sites, boasting over 4,000 structures, the oldest of which date back to around 800...
Once home to 100,000 Maya, Tikal was one of the most important cities in the Maya empire. It was abandoned when the empire collapsed and re-discovered relatively recently. Today it is one of the most important Maya sites, boasting over 4,000 structures, the oldest of which date back to around 800...
Major Attraction, Ruin
Guatemala
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