Maya Biosphere Reserve

Travel Guide

Take in the Silence whenever you can! outside of Flores, Guatemala near the ancient ruins of Tikal #lifeatexpedia #green
Tikal was absolutely incredible. get there early and do the sunrise tour. You'll get to watch the sunrise from the top of the tallest Myan pyramid yet discovered. You get to watch as the jungle just comes alive. The birds wake up, and then the monkeys, and then the other animals of the rainforest. it was a beautiful experience. Do it sometime in the months of December - February so that you will be more likely to actually see the sunrise in a clear sky as opposed to shrouded by early morning fog.
View of one of the main plazas in Tikal.
Tikal is the remains of an ancient Mayan city in the rainforest of Guatemala. It's one of the largest archaeological sites of the Mayan civilization, and it's a fascinating experience to walk amongst the ruins. #tikal #guatemala
Tikal can be reached from the tranquil lakeside town of Flores. Not to be missed. Get there early, it's worth booking the 4;30am shuttle bus from Flores to get to Tikal for sunrise. Do not get involved in a tour! Get the shuttle and then go off on your own into the jungle! You will have the place more or less to yourself, and will come across wildlife too! We saw coati's, spider monkeys, toucans and other colourful birds and the sound of a jaguar! Don't miss it! Tip for accommodation in Flores, Villa De Lago. Safe, secure, ultra clean, view of the lake and the nicest and most helpful family of staff!
Hotel Camino Real Tikal

Hotel Camino Real Tikal

4 out of 5
Lote 77, Parcelamiento Tayasal San Jose Peten Peten
The price is NT$3,598 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
NT$3,598
NT$4,390 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (601 reviews)
This hotel is top notch! The service goes beyond expectations and the staff was very eager to help. Who ever does stay here, you must know that it is away from any stores or restaurants. The hotel has a small gift shop and the food was excellent.

Reviewed on 2026/3/25

Hotel Camino Real Tikal
Jungle Lodge Hotel

Jungle Lodge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Parque Nacional Tikal Flores
The price is NT$4,682 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
NT$4,682
NT$5,712 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Flores. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (655 reviews)
The food was terrible, cannot even finish, and charge a service fee. Only two bottles of water (1200ml) provided each day, and other water for sale at 27.5Q per bottle, that is crazy. Also FYI no internet connection in the room.

Reviewed on 2026/3/25

Jungle Lodge Hotel
Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal

Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal

3 out of 5
Tikal national park Flores Peten
The price is NT$2,876 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
NT$2,876
NT$3,899 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Flores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
Nicely run lodge right near the entrance to the site. Within the national park.

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal
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Hostted

Hostted

2.5 out of 5
Calle 30 de Junio Flores Petén
Stay at this apartment in Flores. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Flores Dock and Las Guacamayas Biological Station are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
Doesn't Deliver as Shown
Said he provided parking. When I arrived thier was no instructions on how to access property parking. Because he falsely advertised, he doesn't have parking. I had everything I own in my vehicle as I was moving from USA to Honduras. I parked two blocks away and watched a man stand outside my vehicle ...

Reviewed on 2025/7/6

Hostted
Luxury Lake House

Luxury Lake House

2 out of 5
Calle la Union Flores Petén Department
Stay at this vacation home in Flores. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Las Guacamayas Biological Station and Flores ...
Luxury Lake House
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Popular places to visit

Tikal which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and a ruin

Tikal National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tikal National Park, a lovely green space in Flores. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Tikal National Park
Tikal which includes heritage elements and building ruins

Tikal

5/5(112 reviews)

Take a step back in time as you discover a magnificent collection of Mayan palaces and temples set amid a jungle.

Tikal
Big Mayan Pyramid at the jungle of Yaxhá, Guatemala

Yaxha Archaeological Site

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Laguna Yaxhá when you take a trip to Yaxha Archaeological Site. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Yaxha Archaeological Site
Elevated View of the Central Acropolis, Tikal, Guatemala

Central Acropolis

5/5(15 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Flores with a stop at Central Acropolis. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunrises.

Central Acropolis

Lost World Pyramid

5/5(27 reviews)

Find out about the history of Flores when you spend time at Lost World Pyramid. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Lost World Pyramid

Biotopo Cerro Cahui

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Biotopo Cerro Cahui, a lovely green space in El Remate. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Biotopo Cerro Cahui

Cities near Maya Biosphere Reserve

This is my most epic self-portrait, so far: Contemplating the Milky Way, standing all alone on top of El Henequén—one of the many ancient mayan temples you'll find along the way to El Mirador—surrounded by monkeys, fireflies and an ocean of trees. No wonder why our ancestors looked up into the sky and thought of mighty gods.

San Andres