Maya sites in Guatemala

Yaxhá in PeténYaxha is a sweet mix of archeology, beautiful landscapes and ecological tourism. You can camp at the site and learn the history of the city itself. From the main temple you can experience an unparalleled view of Yaxhá Lagoon and the city of Topoxté on the other side. It remains possible to wake up to the screams of howler monkeys and howlers.

Tikal City of VoicesTikal,in Peten, is home to the highest Mayan Pyramid known to date, second only to "La Danta" a buried temple at El Mirador in Guatemala. The most important historical stages of Mayan sites converge at Tikal by Ah Cacau the restored kingdom or Jaguar Paw.

QuiriguáThis ancient Mayan city is distinguished by its abundance of stelas, its social and economic growth, benefits are derived from the nearby Motagua River, which is navigable, allowing the shipment of goods with ease. It was declared in 1981 as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, rising to the level of importance of La Antigua Guatemala and Tikal, both also World Heritage Sites in Guatemala.

Mixco ViejoThis Mayan city was the ancient capital of the Poqoman, where a set of well-preserved pyramidal structures are welcomed with styles that differ from northern cities such as Petén. At its entrance it has a detailed three-dimensional model of high importance. Plan the route in advance and appreciate the structure of the city.

Iximché in TecpánThe city was founded around 1463 in a flat area and relatively high as was the custom of the buildings of the Maya and their descendants. The original settlers, the Cakchiquel, had rivalry with the Quiche. With the Spanish conquest Iximché became the last capital of the Cakchiquel Maya and the first Spanish capital.