I could write a lot about Tikal here, but you actually have to experience it yourself and all the information is also in the internet and books.
What I do want to say, is that it is totally worth it. Top 3 of th ruin places I have seen. You can even camp there with your tent or stay at a hotel.
If you are lucky, you can also see monkeys and other animals.
The area is large and you can walk up to 16 km if you do all the trails and walks. This is probably also one of the reasons, why it is not super overcrowded. But don’t go on a Sunday, when the local people can go in for free.Read more
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