グアテマラの天然記念物・トップ17

The temple complex can be seen in the film "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" for the planet Yavin IV. This was the location of the rebel base when they took off to attack the Death Star.

If you go on an assault, don't carry too much food or drink, unless you camp, but if not, it will only weigh you down.

Very nice square, with cathedral, fountain, benches to linger. Ideal to start a walk around Antigua

Just self-guided Acatenango with three friends (overnight). We didn't find much of the critical information out there but we think there is some stuff you should know before self-guiding it. It's too much for this comment so check out the comments I posted on my completed hike: https://www.komoot.es/tour/1968201751?ref=aso (If that link doesn't lead you anywhere, check under my completed trails for the Acatenango one of november 2024.)

The archaeological site is called Tayasal. The ruins date back to the Mayan period.

The complex does not date from prehistoric times, but from late antiquity and the early Middle Ages, as seen from Europe. So roughly from the period between 200 and 900 AD. After that, Tikal was abandoned for reasons that are not entirely clear. Possibly because of a dry period that lasted for decades.

If you want to see all the pyramids and temples, you should plan a whole day and expect to walk at least 10 km. The highest pyramids can be climbed partly via stone steps and partly via wooden steps.

The entire area around Tikal has been declared a national park and is now a world heritage site. An impressive complex that is really worth a visit and offers beautiful photo opportunities.