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 of America
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 of America
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 of America
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).
This is a tightly run place with clean little rooms, 5-star shared bathrooms and a quiet reverence for the surrounding nature that you often get in a conservation area setting. My kid loved the pool. My dad loved the restaurant. We did the sunset tour offered through the lodge with Fernando. We really enjoyed the pace that he set (chill out and go at his speed and you'll get more out of it) and the insights he offered on Mayan Biopsphere ecology, Tikal history and present-day culture of the indigenous people of Guatemala. Really special.
Great food and variety of menu options for breakfast lunch and dinner. Fresh fruit juices were especially good. Pool was refreshing. Location makes visiting Tikal, even for the dawn or dusk tours, easy- walk straight into the park in 5 minutes! The wildlife is amazing, and almost out of a storybook there were gorgeous butterflies dancing around our heads during check-in with the background sounds of beautiful songbirds.
And the location of the hotel was absolutely the best for visiting the Tikal ruins. Right out the door and you’re there in the park. The big surprise was the food was absolutely outstanding. Breakfast lunch dinner desserts everything was way more than we expected and I have told everyone and share pictures with everyone about our experience at the hotel.
Excellent location, just a short walk from the Tikal ruins. Well designed common areas and pool looking out to the surrounding jungle. The rooms are spaced apart with open windows (covered in screens) so you feel like you are in the middle of the jungle. The food was excellent and the staff very helpful.
Really went in with low expectations after reading other reviews, but really the Jaguar Inn is pretty nice. Well kept, pleasant surroundings and TIkal just up the path. Could be a little tidier outside but the dining room and menu were fine, very good dining service. I'd happily go back.
Perfect spot if you plan on visiting Tikal for sunrise and sunset. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were clean. The property is beautiful. Lush landscape and a large swimming pool. We had dinner on the property and it was delicious. Highly recommend this hotel to visit Tikal
Great food, very accommodating for vegetarian and vegan diets. You can change and or add anything to a dish. The rooms and facilities were very clean and comfortable. You are right in the park of Tikal, the resort is stunning and the swimming pool area is just amazing!
If you are going to visit Tikal, there is perhaps no better option--as the Jungle Lodge is inside the park! I appreciated being able to roll of out bed to join the sunrise tour, for one! I just wish I'd had more time to enjoy the hotel itself.
Beautiful property set a stones throw from Tikal National Park. Rooms are good sized and comfortable. Nixon, the hostel guide is fantastic, as is Richard on reception who waited in Flores to pick me up. The pool is a lovely feature.
luxury in the middle of a rainforest in Guatemala. - not an easy thing to do. kids loved the pool and games room. we loved the location, food and setting. Bed was super comfortable.
Perfect location for Tikal. Lovely garden- lots of wildlife including wild pigs , turkeys and agoutis; birds everywhere including toucans. Very nice pool and smiley helpful staff
It’s really close to El Tikal so you can spend the day relaxing and visit the site calmly. The staff is really kind, and they have a variety of options for food and drinks.
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