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Ruins Tours in Guatemala

Guatemala has many Maya ruins you can tour with local guides. In every region of Guatemala you can visit a Maya site that used to be hub of commerce or political power. Some of these sites, like Tikal and Copán, have undergone restoration. Guided tours make it easy to get to these sites, which are often located deep in the jungle. The Maya left behind larger-than-life works of art – on a visit to these ruins you’ll see some incredible carved reliefs and statues depicting fierce Maya rulers.

Birding Tour at Tikal, Guatemala
Birding Tour at TikalTikal

On the first day of your journey, you’ll start your exploration of the area’s wildlife on a trail through the jungle of the Tikal National Park. Eventually you will come to a clearing, scattered with the stony ruins of Mayan temples and palaces. You have arrived at Tikal, home to one of the most prominent dynasties during the Mayan classic period. OPTIONAL only Professional Bird guide, lunch ,entrance fee to site.

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Mayan Cosmology and Archaeology Tour, Guatemala
Mayan Cosmology and Archaeology TourAntigua

This tour brings travelers to the Postclassic Mayan site of Iximché. Iximché was once a Kaqchikel capital and today it’s still used in many Mayan ceremonies.

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Yaxhá One Day , Guatemala
Yaxhá One Day Flores and Santa Elena

Yaxhá is the third largest Mayan site in Guatemala, but due to its seclusion, it tends to lack large crowds. Enjoy a visit to Yaxhá during this one-day tour.

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San Felipe Castle and Río Dulce, Guatemala
San Felipe Castle and Río DulceLake Izabal, Izabal

Explore both the San Felipe Castle and the Río Dulce during this tour. The castle, which is set at the mouth of the Río Dulce, dates back to the 17th century and has fantastic views of Lake Izabal.

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Antigua Walking Tour Half Day, Guatemala
Antigua Walking Tour Half DayAntigua

La Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most charming and historic cities. During this half-day walking tour you’ll visit some of Antigua’s best sites.

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Ruins
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Tikal Tour, Guatemala
Tikal TourFlores and Santa Elena

Explore the vast ruins of Tikal during this one-day tour. You’ll visit Tikal’s temples and pyramids, learn about Mayan culture, and walk along short trails through the jungle.

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El Mirador 5-day Trail, Guatemala
El Mirador 5-day TrailCarmelita Village

This tour offers you the opportunity to hike to the archaeological site El Mirador, which is one of the best Mayan sites in Guatemala. You'll explore the tropical jungle as you make your way along a trail towards El Mirador.

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Antigua One Day, Guatemala
Antigua One DayAntigua

Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most lovely and historic cities. During this tour you’ll visit some of its best sights.

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From Antigua to Tikal National Park, Guatemala
From Antigua to Tikal National ParkAntigua

This tour takes you on a day-trip to Tikal from Antigua. You'll fly into and out of Santa Elena, and experience Guatemala's most famous Mayan ruins.

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Tikal One Day, Guatemala
Tikal One DayTikal

Tikal National Park is the most amazing tour where you will be taken back thousands of years to the seat of the Maya Culture.

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Uaxactún Tour, Guatemala
Uaxactún TourTikal

This tour takes you to Uaxactún, one of the oldest Maya cities in Guatemala. Uaxactún is notable for its astronomical observatory, and is thought to be the place where Mayans began developing their calendar.

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Copán and Quiriguá Overnight, Guatemala
Copán and Quiriguá OvernightCopan Ruinas (Honduras)

This 1-night, 2-day tour visits some of the best Mayan archeological sites in Guatemala and Honduras. Explore the temples, pyramids, and stelae at Copán and Quiriguá.

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Quiriguá One Day, Guatemala
Quiriguá One DayLake Izabal, Izabal

Come explore the fascinating Mayan ruins of Quiriguá during this one-day tour. Quiriguá is home to the Izabal region’s tallest stelae, and you'll be able to admire them on this tour.

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Yaxhá Tour, Guatemala
Yaxhá TourTikal

Come explore the fantastic Mayan site of Yaxhá on this tour. Yaxhá is the third-largest Mayan site in Guatemala, and hosts an impressive collection of plazas and structures.

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Collective Tikal, Guatemala
Collective TikalFlores and Santa Elena

This tour takes visitors to one of the most incredible Maya sites in the world. Tikal was one of the most powerful city-states that the Maya ever established, and it was occupied between the 6th and the 10th centuries.

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Collective Tikal, Guatemala
Collective TikalTikal

On this visit to Tikal, you’ll visit the Great Plaza, Temple I, II, III and IV, and the astronomical observation complex.

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Collective Yaxha and Topoxte, Guatemala
Collective Yaxha and TopoxteFlores and Santa Elena

On this tour you’ll get to visit Maya sites on Lake Yaxhá. Yaxhá is a ruin on the edge of the lake, and Topoxté is a site spread out over a few of the lake’s tiny islands.

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Collective Ceibal, Guatemala
Collective CeibalSayaxche

On this tour, you'll see the city of Ceibal, which served as an important hub for trade among ancient Maya cities.

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Nature Walk
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Collective Yaxha and Topoxte, Guatemala
Collective Yaxha and TopoxteYaxhá

Yaxha its the most amazing area for one of the Mayan cities and Topoxte is and extraordinary Island of the ancient civilization.

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Yaxhá & Topoxté One Day, Guatemala
Yaxhá & Topoxté One DayFlores and Santa Elena

Yaxhá and Topoxté are ancient Mayan sites in Petén, Guatemala. During this tour, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Yaxhá and Topoxté and also experience the sights and sounds of the jungle.

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