Shrouded in thick rainforest and centuries of mystery, the ancient Mayan city of Tikal is one of the greatest overlooked sites of antiquity in the West. We’ve all heard of Machu Picchu, but the scale ...

A short flight from Guatemala City to Flores puts travelers within reach of Tikal. Staying on Lake Petén Itzá turns the trip into a slower journey through jungle, villages and Maya history. This voice ...

TIKAL NATIONAL PARK, Guatemala — This spectacular Mayan ruin nestled in northern Guatemala’s dense tropical jungle is about as far from civilization as you can get, but the wake-up calls are every bit ...

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the interaction ...