As we neared the middle of the city, the massive Temple of the Great Jaguar looms out of the top of the trees. This impressive structure was built as the burial monument to one of Tikal’s greatest rulers; Lord Chocolate. Immediately across from this gigantic pyramid is the Temple of the Masks, the burial monument of Lord Chocolate’s queen, Lady Twelve Macaw. Wooden steps lead up and around the back of the Temple of the Mask to a fantastic view of the central part of Tikal.
The famous main plaza at Tikal (Kate Boyd)
After a short break to explore some of the temples on our own, we were led to what is thought to be the tallest structure erected by the Maya, the enormous Temple IV. Measuring over 211 feet high, the wooden stairs to the top can seem never-ending at times, but stick with it! The view from the top is extraordinary, and on a clear day you can see for twenty miles in any direction.
The breathtaking view from the top of Temple IV at Tikal (Kate Boyd)
Make sure to bring lots of water and consider bringing some snacks, as it can be a very long day of hiking the trails of Tikal and climbing on the temples and ruins. Lunch is served at the end of the tour, and sizzling hot chicken fajitas were a fantastic way to end the afternoon.
Jessica was wonderful! She made every effort to ensure our trip was just what we wanted.
Celine Krafft
5 days ago
Erin was easy to work with and very helpful. She was patient and helped us figure out the adventure tour we were hoping for in Belize. Can’t wait to go on this trip!
Sam Wedll
1 week ago
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I've worked with Adventure Life before in planning trips and appreciate the quality of trips they put together. They use knowledgeable local guides, comfortable lodgings, and assist with transportation. I find trip planning stressful, so am happy to turn it over to them. They work within our parameters of time, budget, activity level, and types of activities to give us great experiences!
Kaesa Footracer
2 months ago
Jess was so helpful in talking me through some of the trip options I'd told her I was interested in, and then also bringing up similar alternatives with more flexible dates. Now that everything is booked I realize all the extra things she figured out for us as well, besides booking the transfers from and to each location, she realized that we wouldn't make it to my desired flight time on three departure date and was able to easily add another day so that even our departure day is stress free!
Wendy
3 months ago
Good candid advice and suggestions; prompt replies.
