Attraction Information
Tikal
Located 548km (341 miles) north of Guatemala City, the ancient site of Tikal was once home to an estimated 100,000 Maya. Unlike many other ancient Mayan sites, the wonders of Tikal are hidden deep within the rainforest. Every year, visitors come to gaze at its towering 70m- (230ft) high pyramid and ancient plazas to the accompaniment of jungle sounds. The site has more than 3000 structures including temples and palaces and is located in Tikal National Park, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to many species of wildlife. There is also an on-site museum, which contains a collection of objects found during excavations at the site.
Air: Guatemala City La Aurora International Airport. Road: Coach: Services to Flores and Santa Elena, then on to Tikal (from Guatemala city). Car: CA9 to junction Ruidosa, then the main CA11 road from Flores (from Guatemala city).
Contact Addresses
For more information on Tikal, contact Guatemala Tourist Commission (see Tourist Information above).
Tourist Information
Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo (INGUAT) (Guatemala Tourist Commission)
7a Avenida 1-17, zona 4, Centro Cívico, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: 331 1333 or (888) 464 8281 (24-hour toll free USA only) or (801) 464 8281 (24-hour toll free Guatemala only). Fax: 331 4416 or 331 8893. E-mail: inguat@guate.net or infoinguat@intelnet.net.gt (tourist information).
Website: www.guatemala.travel.com.gt
Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala
13 Fawcett Street, London SW10 9HN, UK
Tel: (020) 7349 0346 (tourism section). Fax: (020) 7349 0331 (tourism section).
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Guatemala
Air: Guatemala City La Aurora International Airport. Road: Coach: Services to Flores and Santa Elena, then on to Tikal (from Guatemala city). Car: CA9 to junction Ruidosa, then the main CA11 road from Flores (from Guatemala city).
Contact Addresses
Tourist Information
7a Avenida 1-17, zona 4, Centro Cívico, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: 331 1333 or (888) 464 8281 (24-hour toll free USA only) or (801) 464 8281 (24-hour toll free Guatemala only). Fax: 331 4416 or 331 8893. E-mail: inguat@guate.net or infoinguat@intelnet.net.gt (tourist information).
Website: www.guatemala.travel.com.gt
Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala
13 Fawcett Street, London SW10 9HN, UK
Tel: (020) 7349 0346 (tourism section). Fax: (020) 7349 0331 (tourism section).
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