Tikal National Park

National park Flores, Petén, Guatemala

What to expect

Explore the ancient Mayan site of Tikal, with its massive temples, steep limestone pyramids, and thick green jungles, within the Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Plan your family visit to the Tikal National Park with these blog insights 👇

A Week In Guatemala With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a few days in the park, explored the ancient ruins, and even went on a sunrise and sunset walk

Highlights: The kids especially enjoyed the sunrise walk where we saw spider monkeys and coatis. And we all loved seeing the Mayan ruins and learning about their history ✨

The Perfect Day Trip To Tikal From San Ignacio, Belize

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Tikal National Park on a self-guided day trip from San Ignacio, Belize. We walked about four miles to see the ruins and climbed some of the pyramids

Highlights: We were amazed by the size of the pyramids and the jungle surroundings. Our daughter enjoyed exploring the ruins and playing in the park ✨

Flores to Tikal. Tikal from Flores by Bus & Shuttle

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this beautiful national park with our children and explored the ancient Mayan city

Highlights: The kids loved calling to the forest animals and learning about the history of the park, while we enjoyed the stunning scenery and the excellent guide ✨

Good Friday At Tikal Guatemala

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored Tikal, the most incredible site in the Mayan world, and saw immense pyramids, dense sub-tropical jungle, amazing wildlife and a slice of history

Highlights: My kids learned a lot about the Mayan times and saw a family making offerings before the main pyramid in the plaza ✨

Tikal With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the pyramids and temples, and climbed some of the stone stairs

Highlights: The boys had a ball exploring the residences, jumping and climbing, and seeing the wildlife ✨

Can't Miss Things To Do in San Ignacio Belize With Kids (or without!)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this ancient Maya site on a full-day tour from San Ignacio, and learned about its history and significance

Highlights: We loved exploring the site and learning about the ancient Maya civilization ✨

Things to Do In Belize with Kids: Our One Week Belize Itinerary

This family's experience:

Activities: We did a guided tour with our kids and our Guatemalan guide took us around this site in Guatemala

Highlights: We learned a lot and it was an enriching experience ✨

Flores and Tikal with kids: 5 fun kids' activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, where we walked through the jungle and explored the ruins of the palaces and temples

Highlights: The kids loved spotting animals like crocodiles, turtles, and monkeys, and we enjoyed the stunning views from the top of Temple II and Temple IV ✨