![Guatemala License Plate with Tikal's Temple I](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143251693.fXz7ACtn.TikalJan12547.jpg) Guatemala License Plate with Tikal's Temple I |
![Parque Nacional Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252470.SHpogv4B.FloresJan12008.jpg) Parque Nacional Tikal |
![Jaguar sign - Parque Nacional Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252471.5oaOFh2k.FloresJan12010.jpg) Jaguar sign - Parque Nacional Tikal |
![Parque Nacional Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252475.Mhw0b76j.TikalJan12018.jpg) Parque Nacional Tikal |
![Jaguar Inn, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252473.ahyNJgxN.TikalJan12011.jpg) Jaguar Inn, Tikal |
![Guest room of the Jaguar Inn, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252472.OgMdzJ0m.TikalJan12009.jpg) Guest room of the Jaguar Inn, Tikal |
![Artwork on the information kiosk, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252474.WVuLwcBr.TikalJan12017.jpg) Artwork on the information kiosk, Tikal |
![To the ruins](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252476.7YnCTznw.TikalJan12019.jpg) To the ruins |
![Ceiba pentandra, a large tropical tree near the beginning of the trail to the ruins](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252477.42Al23TN.TikalJan12020.jpg) Ceiba pentandra, a large tropical tree near the beginning of the trail to the ruins |
![Coati that got into a fight with a can of paint](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252478.rddxVnBq.TikalJan12021.jpg) Coati that got into a fight with a can of paint |
![Wildlife information - Ocellated Turkey](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252479.evZsjbnj.TikalJan12022.jpg) Wildlife information - Ocellated Turkey |
![Wildlife information - Spider Monkeys (Mono araña)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252480.6XvMYHL5.TikalJan12023.jpg) Wildlife information - Spider Monkeys (Mono araña) |
![The tickets for Tikal are valid from 6 am to 6 pm. If you do the sunrise tour, you will be expected to pay fee to get in](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252481.mt18vSbz.TikalJan12026.jpg) The tickets for Tikal are valid from 6 am to 6 pm. If you do the "sunrise tour", you will be expected to pay "fee" to get in |
![After around 20 minutes, you reach the main site](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252482.SF4oO5CE.TikalJan12032.jpg) After around 20 minutes, you reach the main site |
![The back side of Templo I - the famous Temple of the Grand Jaguar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252483.XP0hdVVM.TikalJan12034.jpg) The back side of Templo I - the famous Temple of the Grand Jaguar |
![Buildings of the central acropolis on the south side of the Gran Plaza, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252484.5KXXzmq0.TikalJan12039.jpg) Buildings of the central acropolis on the south side of the Gran Plaza, Tikal |
![Despite skipping the sunrise tour - a waste on a rainy day - I got an early start and had the site almost to myself](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252485.je9jfEoe.TikalJan12041.jpg) Despite skipping the sunrise tour - a waste on a rainy day - I got an early start and had the site almost to myself |
![Temple of the Grand Jaguar, Tikal's Templo I - ca 734 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252486.ORupuepx.TikalJan12043.jpg) Temple of the Grand Jaguar, Tikal's Templo I - ca 734 AD |
![One of the better preserved stelae on the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252487.yir69Vzv.TikalJan12047.jpg) One of the better preserved stelae on the Gran Plaza |
![At the opposite end of the Gran Plaza, Templo II - the Temple of the Mask, ca 700 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252488.weeF41MN.TikalJan12048.jpg) At the opposite end of the Gran Plaza, Templo II - the Temple of the Mask, ca 700 AD |
![Stela and altar left in situ on the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252489.GHiakrH8.TikalJan12050.jpg) Stela and altar left in situ on the Gran Plaza |
![Temple of the Grand Jaguar - 44m tall](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252490.N3j5iWDu.TikalJan12053.jpg) Temple of the Grand Jaguar - 44m tall |
![Templo II of Tikal, the Temple of the Mask, dedicated to the wife of Jawsaw Chan K'awiil I, the 26th ruler (682-734)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252491.ioMv8Rf7.TikalJan12054.jpg) Templo II of Tikal, the Temple of the Mask, dedicated to the wife of Jawsaw Chan K'awiil I, the 26th ruler (682-734) |
![Climbing the Northern Acropolis for views of the Gran Plaza, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252492.p9fiSCTG.TikalJan12059.jpg) Climbing the Northern Acropolis for views of the Gran Plaza, Tikal |
![Templo I from the Northern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252493.BcqepMhK.TikalJan12060.jpg) Templo I from the Northern Acropolis |
![Small temples on top of the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252494.58gARQRz.TikalJan12063.jpg) Small temples on top of the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![At the height of Tikal around 800 AD, there were 12 temples on the Northern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252495.XgW2vnQs.TikalJan12064.jpg) At the height of Tikal around 800 AD, there were 12 temples on the Northern Acropolis |
![Alcove in one of the Northern Acropolis temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252496.SS0d1TVQ.TikalJan12067.jpg) Alcove in one of the Northern Acropolis temples |
![Temple on the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252497.6jB8GmsJ.TikalJan12069.jpg) Temple on the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Temple on the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252498.C7CVNGVw.TikalJan12070.jpg) Temple on the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Temple of the Grand Jaguar (Templo I) from the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252499.FqR3zDtr.TikalJan12075.jpg) Temple of the Grand Jaguar (Templo I) from the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![While the temples are impressive, the Maya weren't very good at building large rooms](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252500.dwYXJCPb.TikalJan12077.jpg) While the temples are impressive, the Maya weren't very good at building large rooms |
![Templo I cannot be climbed](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252501.Q3wCYx4L.TikalJan12081.jpg) Templo I cannot be climbed |
![The 38m tall Templo II, however, can be climbed using a wooden staircase on the south side](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252502.HkBdE5Ns.TikalJan12083.jpg) The 38m tall Templo II, however, can be climbed using a wooden staircase on the south side |
![Altar and weather-beated stela on the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252503.5pCY2ThZ.TikalJan12084.jpg) Altar and weather-beated stela on the Gran Plaza |
![Templo I, Gran Plaza, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252504.XufYbQ0m.TikalJan12085.jpg) Templo I, Gran Plaza, Tikal |
![The stelae in Copan are much better preserved](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252505.phHfY47z.TikalJan12087.jpg) The stelae in Copan are much better preserved |
![A contemporary Mayan altar at Tikal shows the site is still alive to the local people](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252506.48hWeBx7.TikalJan12089.jpg) A contemporary Mayan altar at Tikal shows the site is still alive to the local people |
![The ever-impressive Temple of the Grand Jaguar, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252507.v6lwxGNj.TikalJan12090.jpg) The ever-impressive Temple of the Grand Jaguar, Tikal |
![Acending 38m to the top of Templo II, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252508.orxeiSke.TikalJan12094.jpg) Acending 38m to the top of Templo II, Tikal |
![Templo I from the stairs leading up Templo II](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252509.NOS7UQyD.TikalJan12095.jpg) Templo I from the stairs leading up Templo II |
![At the top of Templo II](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252510.Fu5leGYV.TikalJan12096.jpg) At the top of Templo II |
![The Gran Plaza of Tikal from Templo II](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252511.iOLd00Cb.TikalJan12098.jpg) The Gran Plaza of Tikal from Templo II |
![The Northern Acropolis from the summit of Templo II](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252512.ew4DyxWv.TikalJan12102.jpg) The Northern Acropolis from the summit of Templo II |
![Eye to eye with the Temple of the Grand Jaguar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252514.yR8r4Koe.TikalJan12104.jpg) Eye to eye with the Temple of the Grand Jaguar |
![Tikal's most iconic view is from the top of Templo II](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252515.GOIEgemb.TikalJan12106.jpg) Tikal's most iconic view is from the top of Templo II |
![Panoramic view of the Gran Plaza of Tikal and the Temple of the Grand Jaguar from the top of Templo II](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/93/329493/2/143302353.3boxIffr.jpg) Panoramic view of the Gran Plaza of Tikal and the Temple of the Grand Jaguar from the top of Templo II |
![Panoramic view of the Gran Plaza of Tikal and the Temple of the Grand Jaguar from the top of Templo II](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/93/329493/2/143302354.KfWtBvwz.jpg) Panoramic view of the Gran Plaza of Tikal and the Temple of the Grand Jaguar from the top of Templo II |
![TikalJan12 110.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252516.n6rYa8JL.TikalJan12110.jpg) TikalJan12 110.jpg |
![TikalJan12 116.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252517.K40f0ZuZ.TikalJan12116.jpg) TikalJan12 116.jpg |
![The Gran Plaza has been in use since around 250 AD, but most of the present structures date from the 8th Century](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252518.1b5bVr06.TikalJan12121.jpg) The Gran Plaza has been in use since around 250 AD, but most of the present structures date from the 8th Century |
![Tikal fell with the collapse of classical Maya civilization around 900 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252519.lPLA41Is.TikalJan12122.jpg) Tikal fell with the collapse of classical Maya civilization around 900 AD |
![Tikal was reclaimed by the jungle and first explored in 1848 with serious archaeology commencing in 1881](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252520.VrBYJqgn.TikalJan12123.jpg) Tikal was reclaimed by the jungle and first explored in 1848 with serious archaeology commencing in 1881 |
![A partially preserved room of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252521.ODZakPfR.TikalJan12129.jpg) A partially preserved room of the Central Acropolis |
![Plaza of the Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252522.huPj5pLo.TikalJan12130.jpg) Plaza of the Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![Small temple at the west end of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252523.2INGitj3.TikalJan12131.jpg) Small temple at the west end of the Central Acropolis |
![The Central Acropolis, just south of the Gran Plaza, may have been a residence for Tikal's nobility](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252524.2wRtSOHD.TikalJan12132.jpg) The Central Acropolis, just south of the Gran Plaza, may have been a residence for Tikal's nobility |
![1200+ year old wooden beams supporting the roof of an intact chamber, Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252525.HvgnROrC.TikalJan12135.jpg) 1200+ year old wooden beams supporting the roof of an intact chamber, Central Acropolis |
![A large room by Mayan standards, Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252526.8A4iPWHh.TikalJan12136.jpg) A large room by Mayan standards, Central Acropolis |
![Wooden beams, Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252527.ad4TjvKp.TikalJan12138.jpg) Wooden beams, Central Acropolis |
![Looking back out to the courtyard of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252529.CmIcTUI4.TikalJan12141.jpg) Looking back out to the courtyard of the Central Acropolis |
![Room using the Corbel Arch principle](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252528.Rlg4keDH.TikalJan12140.jpg) Room using the Corbel Arch principle |
![Corbel Arches are not true arches and limit the size of the interior chambers](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252530.UTPesbIO.TikalJan12142.jpg) Corbel Arches are not true arches and limit the size of the interior chambers |
![Mayan Corbel Arch, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252531.gYERGM0R.TikalJan12143.jpg) Mayan Corbel Arch, Tikal |
![Interior chamber, Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252532.s6qOKG0X.TikalJan12150.jpg) Interior chamber, Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![Interior chamber, Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252533.1EDHSQFZ.TikalJan12153.jpg) Interior chamber, Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![Looking across the valley to the peak of Templo V](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252534.crv9elGz.TikalJan12155.jpg) Looking across the valley to the peak of Templo V |
![A tiny doorway of a building of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252535.SZhHBSoh.TikalJan12160.jpg) A tiny doorway of a building of the Central Acropolis |
![Where the corbel arch is not used, wooden beams support roofs and doorways](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252536.gQWLInJC.TikalJan12161.jpg) Where the corbel arch is not used, wooden beams support roofs and doorways |
![Plaza of the Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252537.MXmIRYrN.TikalJan12163.jpg) Plaza of the Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![View of the Gran Plaza from the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252538.swmUbR4r.TikalJan12166.jpg) View of the Gran Plaza from the Central Acropolis |
![North side of the Central Acropolis facing the Gran Plaza, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252539.Mayk6SlV.TikalJan12167.jpg) North side of the Central Acropolis facing the Gran Plaza, Tikal |
![One of the few architectural stone carvings found at Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252540.hJRt3n0Q.TikalJan12172.jpg) One of the few architectural stone carvings found at Tikal |
![Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252541.U8BPROCQ.TikalJan12173.jpg) Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![A chamber of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252542.xFtjrFE9.TikalJan12174.jpg) A chamber of the Central Acropolis |
![Wooden roof support beams with some design](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252543.R1Yf8YYm.TikalJan12176.jpg) Wooden roof support beams with some design |
![The peak of Templo V rising above the Petén jungle](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252544.HfsSLpSQ.TikalJan12177.jpg) The peak of Templo V rising above the Petén jungle |
![A multiple-story building, Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252545.nuKWvNXS.TikalJan12178.jpg) A multiple-story building, Central Acropolis |
![At the east end of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252546.1e6WqDy0.TikalJan12179.jpg) At the east end of the Central Acropolis |
![White-washed building at the east end of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252547.jx83ntHw.TikalJan12181.jpg) White-washed building at the east end of the Central Acropolis |
![Looking down on the plaza to the east of the Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252548.t3YYb7vq.TikalJan12184.jpg) Looking down on the plaza to the east of the Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![Tikal was abandoned by the end of the 10th Century](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252549.jALTuBwZ.TikalJan12185.jpg) Tikal was abandoned by the end of the 10th Century |
![At its peak, Tikal had up to 90,000 inhabitants with the peak around 830 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252550.DtpYEQlp.TikalJan12188.jpg) At its peak, Tikal had up to 90,000 inhabitants with the peak around 830 AD |
![East edge of the Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252551.I3Uc1HrG.TikalJan12189.jpg) East edge of the Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![A rather large but roofless chamber](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252552.fBTaTtMv.TikalJan12190.jpg) A rather large but roofless chamber |
![Theories on the collapse of the Maya range from overpopulation to drought and crop failure to war and disease](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252553.mf6xrSHL.TikalJan12194.jpg) Theories on the collapse of the Maya range from overpopulation to drought and crop failure to war and disease |
![Stone bench typical of Mayan residences](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252554.h6KShdGz.TikalJan12196.jpg) Stone bench typical of Mayan residences |
![The Central Acropolis is thought to have been a palace complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252555.7qNzhp3R.TikalJan12197.jpg) The Central Acropolis is thought to have been a palace complex |
![The Central Acropolis of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252556.cxVgKJv9.TikalJan12199.jpg) The Central Acropolis of Tikal |
![A rare staircase leading to the now missing upper floor](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252557.r6bTvptW.TikalJan12201.jpg) A rare staircase leading to the now missing upper floor |
![View from the top of the staircase](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252558.knb2mUST.TikalJan12204.jpg) View from the top of the staircase |
![Acropólis Central, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252559.db6qO8eX.TikalJan12207.jpg) Acropólis Central, Tikal |
![Start of the jungle trail from the Central Acropolis south across the valley to Temple V](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252560.dQE1JtVv.TikalJan12209.jpg) Start of the jungle trail from the Central Acropolis south across the valley to Temple V |
![Path through the Tikal jungle](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252561.GlTUpGKd.TikalJan12211.jpg) Path through the Tikal jungle |
![Tropical jungle of the Guatemalan lowlands](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252562.oEJjO4WD.TikalJan12214.jpg) Tropical jungle of the Guatemalan lowlands |
![Path leading to Temple V](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252563.uUrVRUCk.TikalJan12215.jpg) Path leading to Temple V |
![The massive Templo V of Tikal, 57m (187 ft)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252564.2ETzT61j.TikalJan12217.jpg) The massive Templo V of Tikal, 57m (187 ft) |
![Stairs leading up the north face of Templo V](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252565.F1L9d2ME.TikalJan12219.jpg) Stairs leading up the north face of Templo V |
![Temple V is believed to date from the reign of Nun Bak Chak, the 25th ruler (650-679 AD)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252566.nuBr1oCi.TikalJan12222.jpg) Temple V is believed to date from the reign of Nun Bak Chak, the 25th ruler (650-679 AD) |
![Only the front (north) side of the temple has been fully excavated - the sides and back are a jungle covered mound](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252567.nI4ao3u7.TikalJan12226.jpg) Only the front (north) side of the temple has been fully excavated - the sides and back are a jungle covered mound |
![Seven Temples - Plaza de los Siete Templos, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252568.M3Ce6CYd.TikalJan12229.jpg) Seven Temples - Plaza de los Siete Templos, Tikal |
![One of the Seven Temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252569.QzZ0v4M9.TikalJan12230.jpg) One of the Seven Temples |
![The Seven Temples date to the late classical period of Mayan Civilization](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252572.uOoSQez0.TikalJan12232.jpg) The Seven Temples date to the late classical period of Mayan Civilization |
![Palace on the south side of the Plaza of the Seven Temples, Structure 5D-91](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252570.5dknkZ1d.TikalJan12231.jpg) Palace on the south side of the Plaza of the Seven Temples, Structure 5D-91 |
![Chamber inside the palace, Plaza of the Seven Temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252573.jiPiVHmN.TikalJan12238.jpg) Chamber inside the palace, Plaza of the Seven Temples |
![The Seven Temples from behind (East Patio) Late Classic Period 600-900 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252574.sS97kExz.TikalJan12244.jpg) The Seven Temples from behind (East Patio) Late Classic Period 600-900 AD |
![The 4th of the Seven Temples (Structure 5D-96)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252575.32YFZ25R.TikalJan12246.jpg) The 4th of the Seven Temples (Structure 5D-96) |
![Plaza of the Seven Temples - some of the ruins are still only partially excavated](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252576.PesnYCpM.TikalJan12250.jpg) Plaza of the Seven Temples - some of the ruins are still only partially excavated |
![Model of the Plaza of the Seven Temples, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252593.iQV6bZrl.TikalJan12292.jpg) Model of the Plaza of the Seven Temples, Tikal |
![Model of the palace at the south end of the Plaza of the Seven Temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252594.9CYbn95Y.TikalJan12293.jpg) Model of the palace at the south end of the Plaza of the Seven Temples |
![Temple of the Masks (E-Group) between the Lost World and the Plaza of the Seven Temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252592.tKvIUfSG.TikalJan12290.jpg) Temple of the Masks (E-Group) between the Lost World and the Plaza of the Seven Temples |
![Temple of the Masks (E-Group) between the Lost World and the Plaza of the Seven Temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252591.KrnkEiTt.TikalJan12287.jpg) Temple of the Masks (E-Group) between the Lost World and the Plaza of the Seven Temples |
![Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252590.ABGL8SQA.TikalJan12283.jpg) Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal |
![Templo de los Calaveras on the west side of the Plaza of the Seven Temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252577.57Gag7Hi.TikalJan12258.jpg) Templo de los Calaveras on the west side of the Plaza of the Seven Temples |
![El Mundo Perdido - the Lost World, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252584.e78DFDdU.TikalJan12272.jpg) El Mundo Perdido - the Lost World, Tikal |
![At the southwest corner of Tikal - El Mundo Perdido, the Lost World](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252578.rxY7x9fS.TikalJan12262.jpg) At the southwest corner of Tikal - El Mundo Perdido, the Lost World |
![Another rare Tikal stone carving - this one on the small moss covered temple in the previous photo](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252579.YBXq1QAo.TikalJan12263.jpg) Another rare Tikal stone carving - this one on the small moss covered temple in the previous photo |
![The Lost World Pyramid (Structure 5C-54) - built upon four earlier pyramids, this is late pre-classic period, ca 250 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252580.ZLApio1i.TikalJan12265.jpg) The Lost World Pyramid (Structure 5C-54) - built upon four earlier pyramids, this is late pre-classic period, ca 250 AD |
![Each new pyramid was built on top of the previous one, with the oldest here dating to 600 BC](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252583.OHCuUwrY.TikalJan12271.jpg) Each new pyramid was built on top of the previous one, with the oldest here dating to 600 BC |
![Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252585.sQTevgTc.TikalJan12273.jpg) Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal |
![Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252586.vznbp9YT.TikalJan12277.jpg) Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal |
![Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252587.c3U3DeTw.TikalJan12278.jpg) Mundo Perdido - Lost World, Tikal |
![Jungle of the Lost World, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252588.aXBVCF0X.TikalJan12279.jpg) Jungle of the Lost World, Tikal |
![Chamber in the Lost World with a fully collapsed roof](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252589.SM2rEln4.TikalJan12282.jpg) Chamber in the Lost World with a fully collapsed roof |
![The jungle trail leading back to Temple V as the sun tries to break through the clouds](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252595.8F4zc6nD.TikalJan12294.jpg) The jungle trail leading back to Temple V as the sun tries to break through the clouds |
![After a rainy morning, the day might be salvaged after all](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252596.8YIJyVxm.TikalJan12295.jpg) After a rainy morning, the day might be salvaged after all |
![Temple V, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252597.zOuKPcNI.TikalJan12296.jpg) Temple V, Tikal |
![The 57m (187ft) tall Temple V to the south of the unexcavated Central Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252598.h1T2InV2.TikalJan12297.jpg) The 57m (187ft) tall Temple V to the south of the unexcavated Central Acropolis, Tikal |
![Temple V is the second tallest at Tikal, but it was not possible to climb during my visit](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252599.7L5KohlQ.TikalJan12298.jpg) Temple V is the second tallest at Tikal, but it was not possible to climb during my visit |
![Jungle of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295889.4tFTZD67.TikalJan12300.jpg) Jungle of Tikal |
![Back on the Gran Plaza mid-day as the sun starts to shine](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295890.iLpoD0lX.TikalJan12302.jpg) Back on the Gran Plaza mid-day as the sun starts to shine |
![Temple of the Gran Jaguar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295891.TY6OhLhb.TikalJan12303.jpg) Temple of the Gran Jaguar |
![Jasaw Chan K'awiil I, the 26th Ruler of TIkal, also known as Ah Cacao (682-734 AD) is buried in Temple I](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295892.HmEdpQX0.TikalJan12304.jpg) Jasaw Chan K'awiil I, the 26th Ruler of TIkal, also known as Ah Cacao (682-734 AD) is buried in Temple I |
![Stela on the Gran Plaza, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295893.7eRN6udD.TikalJan12305.jpg) Stela on the Gran Plaza, Tikal |
![Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295894.fdFCR5Ad.TikalJan12307.jpg) Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295895.1wM4lJYi.TikalJan12311.jpg) Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295897.4dyS5vNS.TikalJan12316.jpg) Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Giant mask, Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295898.VetJtawH.TikalJan12317.jpg) Giant mask, Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143302355.2hTxTA0L.TikalPanorama3.jpg) Mask uncovered from the façade of an earlier structure buried within the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![The poorly preserved remains of a second mask inside the Northern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295896.6Uze8UOG.TikalJan12313.jpg) The poorly preserved remains of a second mask inside the Northern Acropolis |
![Temple II - Temple of the Masks, at the west end of the Gran Plaza, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295899.HCkT8CLJ.TikalJan12318.jpg) Temple II - Temple of the Masks, at the west end of the Gran Plaza, Tikal |
![The summit shrine of Temple II, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295900.CVTmPHPm.TikalJan12319.jpg) The summit shrine of Temple II, Tikal |
![Temple II from the North Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295901.VGnmqAL2.TikalJan12321.jpg) Temple II from the North Acropolis |
![Temple II, the most heavily restored of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295902.0FBPquTk.TikalJan12322.jpg) Temple II, the most heavily restored of Tikal |
![Temple II, Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295903.9OZZSqLk.TikalJan12323.jpg) Temple II, Gran Plaza |
![Temple of the Grand Jaguar from the Northern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295904.40BFOP2t.TikalJan12324.jpg) Temple of the Grand Jaguar from the Northern Acropolis |
![One of a dozen temples atop the Northern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295905.v6zEffag.TikalJan12326.jpg) One of a dozen temples atop the Northern Acropolis |
![The Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295909.nmDhvYzv.TikalJan12334.jpg) The Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Tourists enjoying the view from the top of Temple II](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295906.3nVhueT6.TikalJan12328.jpg) Tourists enjoying the view from the top of Temple II |
![Temple II from the top of the Northern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141097410.z8nlSCtp.TikalJan12330.jpg) Temple II from the top of the Northern Acropolis |
![While not overcrowded, the atmosphere of the plaza midday is quite different from the solitude of early morning](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295907.qKx4b4Xg.TikalJan12332.jpg) While not overcrowded, the atmosphere of the plaza midday is quite different from the solitude of early morning |
![Temple II in the sunshine, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295908.xgp20Mmu.TikalJan12333.jpg) Temple II in the sunshine, Tikal |
![Temple II of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295910.3rLbZjDC.TikalJan12335.jpg) Temple II of Tikal |
![The shrine of Temple II during a temporary break in the poor weather](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295911.VHQspJMb.TikalJan12337.jpg) The shrine of Temple II during a temporary break in the poor weather |
![Grand Plaza of Tikal from the Northern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295912.dtunLguI.TikalJan12339.jpg) Grand Plaza of Tikal from the Northern Acropolis |
![Gran Plaza and Temple II, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295913.yKEg9uh8.TikalJan12340.jpg) Gran Plaza and Temple II, Tikal |
![Temple II, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295914.dizjirRq.TikalJan12341.jpg) Temple II, Tikal |
![Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295915.UgIcm8qn.TikalJan12343.jpg) Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295916.YnPsGT3q.TikalJan12344.jpg) Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295917.so08XpzS.TikalJan12345.jpg) Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Temple II, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295918.PyB2wzmV.TikalJan12348.jpg) Temple II, Tikal |
![Northern Acropolis with a shelter protecting a stela left in situ](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295919.yB2hGNIH.TikalJan12350.jpg) Northern Acropolis with a shelter protecting a stela left in situ |
![Stela at the base of the Northern Acropolis, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295920.1ZOTKESB.TikalJan12351.jpg) Stela at the base of the Northern Acropolis, Tikal |
![Weathered stela on the Grand Plaza of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295921.EvMlfYCD.TikalJan12352.jpg) Weathered stela on the Grand Plaza of Tikal |
![Temple II and the Grand Plaza of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295922.xBXwRwFg.TikalJan12354.jpg) Temple II and the Grand Plaza of Tikal |
![Temple I - Temple of the Grand Jaguar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295923.ZScjPdCs.TikalJan12358.jpg) Temple I - Temple of the Grand Jaguar |
![Temple II, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295924.gQlPzML3.TikalJan12359.jpg) Temple II, Tikal |
![The stairways leading up to the summit of Temple II, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295925.U8Gru3tI.TikalJan12360.jpg) The stairways leading up to the summit of Temple II, Tikal |
![Mayan Altar, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295926.hQBYh6tA.TikalJan12364.jpg) Mayan Altar, Tikal |
![Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295927.UgSdDYmS.TikalJan12370.jpg) Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) |
![Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295928.MdoL2j99.TikalJan12372.jpg) Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) |
![Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295930.WYOcJmep.TikalJan12380.jpg) Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) |
![Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295931.b92AnR8S.TikalJan12393.jpg) Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) |
![Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295932.UwW3Q2lJ.TikalJan12397.jpg) Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) |
![A break in the jungle gives a view of the top of unexcavated Temple III](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295933.krZazjQa.TikalJan12399.jpg) A break in the jungle gives a view of the top of unexcavated Temple III |
![Returning to the Lost World after the midday visit back at the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295929.UBtrGfEL.TikalJan12375.jpg) Returning to the Lost World after the midday visit back at the Gran Plaza |
![The Lost World, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295934.zAr4JlCm.TikalJan12405.jpg) The Lost World, Tikal |
![North face of the Lost World Pyramid (the Great Pyramid)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295935.UUkUxKt7.TikalJan12406.jpg) North face of the Lost World Pyramid (the Great Pyramid) |
![Lost World - Talud-Tablero Temple (Structure 5C-49)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143252581.NxHobsw5.TikalJan12268.jpg) Lost World - Talud-Tablero Temple (Structure 5C-49) |
![Talud-Tablero Temple, the second largest pyramid in the Lost World of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295936.BsgvChJU.TikalJan12410.jpg) Talud-Tablero Temple, the second largest pyramid in the Lost World of Tikal |
![Talud-Tablero Temple, 22m tall with a ruined shrine at the summit](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295937.FiGDKAke.TikalJan12412.jpg) Talud-Tablero Temple, 22m tall with a ruined shrine at the summit |
![Like most large Mayan structures, the Talud-Tablero Temple was constructed in layers with the earliest dating to the 3rd Century](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295938.j0Mxx08X.TikalJan12413.jpg) Like most large Mayan structures, the Talud-Tablero Temple was constructed in layers with the earliest dating to the 3rd Century |
![Stairs on the southern face of the Talud-Tablero Temple (](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295939.DREs1Jar.TikalJan12415.jpg) Stairs on the southern face of the Talud-Tablero Temple ( |
![Climbing the Talud-Tablero Temple of the Mundo Perdido](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295940.cqVJT0tS.TikalJan12416.jpg) Climbing the Talud-Tablero Temple of the Mundo Perdido |
![The first explorers found the lair of a jaguar in the summit shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295941.kZKtqTjO.TikalJan12417.jpg) The first explorers found the lair of a jaguar in the summit shrine |
![The Pyramid of the Lost City from the summit of the Talud-Tablero Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295942.XtemBxqM.TikalJan12418.jpg) The Pyramid of the Lost City from the summit of the Talud-Tablero Temple |
![Stairs leading to the largest of Tikal's pyramids, Temple IV at the west end of the city](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295943.ZMea8PQL.TikalJan12422.jpg) Stairs leading to the largest of Tikal's pyramids, Temple IV at the west end of the city |
![The summit shrine of Temple IV, ca 741 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295944.CJLyBA7E.TikalJan12423.jpg) The summit shrine of Temple IV, ca 741 AD |
![Summit shrine of Temple IV](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295951.XROCgxFX.TikalJan12439.jpg) Summit shrine of Temple IV |
![View of Tikal from the top of Temple IV made famous as the Rebel Base on the planet of Yavin in Star Wars](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295945.sBMnmf4B.TikalJan12430.jpg) View of Tikal from the top of Temple IV made famous as the Rebel Base on the planet of Yavin in Star Wars |
![The Great Pyramid of the Lost World from the top of Temple IV](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295947.jDH3UWc2.TikalJan12433.jpg) The Great Pyramid of the Lost World from the top of Temple IV |
![The comb of the unrestored Temple III from the summit of Temple IV](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295948.ZVMdtaOV.TikalJan12434.jpg) The comb of the unrestored Temple III from the summit of Temple IV |
![The two main pyramids of Tikal's Gran Plaza (Temple I & II) from the top of Temple IV](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295949.6YZDaa60.TikalJan12436.jpg) The two main pyramids of Tikal's Gran Plaza (Temple I & II) from the top of Temple IV |
![The summit of Temple IV is a good place to spot the Orange-breasted Falcon](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295946.5lomGVYK.TikalJan12431.jpg) The summit of Temple IV is a good place to spot the Orange-breasted Falcon |
![Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295950.YRcAdZmF.TikalJan12437.jpg) Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus) |
![Temples I & II rise out of the jungle](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295952.v40AUztA.TikalJan12440.jpg) Temples I & II rise out of the jungle |
![Excavation occurring at Temple IV in 2012](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295953.3XXAXQTC.TikalJan12444.jpg) Excavation occurring at Temple IV in 2012 |
![The excavated northeast corner of Temple IV](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295954.YViSmrTY.TikalJan12445.jpg) The excavated northeast corner of Temple IV |
![Following the Calzada Maudslay (causeway) NE from Temple IV leads to Complexes M & P](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295955.pPbRttXz.TikalJan12447.jpg) Following the Calzada Maudslay (causeway) NE from Temple IV leads to Complexes M & P |
![Complex P on the north side of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295956.S5aaRGlC.TikalJan12448.jpg) Complex P on the north side of Tikal |
![Temple in Complex P, about 1 km north of the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295957.67UhiHPi.TikalJan12449.jpg) Temple in Complex P, about 1 km north of the Gran Plaza |
![The back side of this temple was not excavated](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295958.NfxgcFWP.TikalJan12451.jpg) The back side of this temple was not excavated |
![Complex P, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295959.5Tuixv0F.TikalJan12452.jpg) Complex P, Tikal |
![Complex P, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295960.40ua7BHA.TikalJan12454.jpg) Complex P, Tikal |
![Complex P, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295961.TlIZx4KQ.TikalJan12456.jpg) Complex P, Tikal |
![Bats in one of the temples of Complex P](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295962.4FIUMqp7.TikalJan12459.jpg) Bats in one of the temples of Complex P |
![Unexcavated ruin covered in trees and some altar pieces](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295965.7M5Sp4wd.TikalJan12463.jpg) Unexcavated ruin covered in trees and some altar pieces |
![This Carved Rock Records the Capture of the Ruler Wilan Tok Wayib by the Tikal Ruler Yik'in Chan K'awil](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295963.3DRyN1F7.TikalJan12460.jpg) This Carved Rock Records the Capture of the Ruler Wilan Tok Wayib by the Tikal Ruler Yik'in Chan K'awil |
![Stone dedicated to the capture of a neighboring Ruler, 8 December 748 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295964.tmbew7Wn.TikalJan12461.jpg) Stone dedicated to the capture of a neighboring Ruler, 8 December 748 AD |
![An altar and stele, Complex O, North Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295966.XTqRda98.TikalJan12465.jpg) An altar and stele, Complex O, North Tikal |
![Broken altars and fallen stele, North Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295967.lDMSqtOX.TikalJan12466.jpg) Broken altars and fallen stele, North Tikal |
![Pale-Billed Woodpecker (Campephilus g. guatemalensis)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295968.mm3rKZGM.TikalJan12467.jpg) Pale-Billed Woodpecker (Campephilus g. guatemalensis) |
![A tree covered mound indicates an unexcavated building](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295969.BBKIZEhu.TikalJan12471.jpg) A tree covered mound indicates an unexcavated building |
![Altar and stela, Complex R north of the Grand Plaza, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295970.2eaeDpp1.TikalJan12473.jpg) Altar and stela, Complex R north of the Grand Plaza, Tikal |
![Stela under a protective thatched roof, Complejo R, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295971.dsTigWqn.TikalJan12474.jpg) Stela under a protective thatched roof, Complejo R, Tikal |
![Complex R of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295972.0qUSRxl3.TikalJan12475.jpg) Complex R of Tikal |
![One of the Twin Pyramids of Complex Q, North Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295973.rnOr5WPc.TikalJan12480.jpg) One of the Twin Pyramids of Complex Q, North Tikal |
![To get an idea of the size of Tikal, it's a 35 minute walk from Complex Q to the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295978.H8saQDwk.TikalJan12485.jpg) To get an idea of the size of Tikal, it's a 35 minute walk from Complex Q to the Gran Plaza |
![Well preserved entryway leading to a stela and altar, Complex Q](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295974.bRtkaH9N.TikalJan12481.jpg) Well preserved entryway leading to a stela and altar, Complex Q |
![Stela, Complex Q](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295975.0hDMssPx.TikalJan12482.jpg) Stela, Complex Q |
![Altar, Complex Q, Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295976.Ng0kz6Kr.TikalJan12483.jpg) Altar, Complex Q, Tikal |
![Detail of the Stela of Complex Q](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295977.1XX8IzBx.TikalJan12484.jpg) Detail of the Stela of Complex Q |
![Road leading to the neighboring ruins at Uaxactun, 23km north of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295979.VwEYqv0i.TikalJan12488.jpg) Road leading to the neighboring ruins at Uaxactun, 23km north of Tikal |
![Map of Tikal - to explore the whole site requires a lot of walking](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295980.bqfJdLaO.TikalJan12489.jpg) Map of Tikal - to explore the whole site requires a lot of walking |
![Back at the main entrance](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295981.o7VvbrFS.TikalJan12492.jpg) Back at the main entrance |
![A pool in Tikal - Danger Crocodiles!](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295982.zefRvs9O.TikalJan12493.jpg) A pool in Tikal - Danger Crocodiles! |
![Model of the City of Tikal at the Visitor's Center](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295983.tgVRJa3C.TikalJan12498.jpg) Model of the City of Tikal at the Visitor's Center |
![Temple IV in the foreground looking southeast at Temple III, the Southern Acropolis, Plaza of the 7 Temples and the Lost City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295984.DryImRp1.TikalJan12499.jpg) Temple IV in the foreground looking southeast at Temple III, the Southern Acropolis, Plaza of the 7 Temples and the Lost City |
![Visitor's Center model - the Lost City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295985.dPOXlsw7.TikalJan12500.jpg) Visitor's Center model - the Lost City |
![Model of the Great Pyramid of the Lost City](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295986.N5UvxGC8.TikalJan12501.jpg) Model of the Great Pyramid of the Lost City |
![Model of the Plaza of the Seven Temples, the Southern Acropolis, Temple V and the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295987.IIV1auJ3.TikalJan12502.jpg) Model of the Plaza of the Seven Temples, the Southern Acropolis, Temple V and the Gran Plaza |
![Model with the unexcavated Southern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295988.hiTSeVjt.TikalJan12503.jpg) Model with the unexcavated Southern Acropolis |
![Visitor's Center model of the Gran Plaza of Tikal](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295989.8VFidFPw.TikalJan12504.jpg) Visitor's Center model of the Gran Plaza of Tikal |
![Model of the Central Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295990.ZxbSPjDO.TikalJan12506.jpg) Model of the Central Acropolis |
![Model of the remote Temple VI which I did not visit](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295991.hfc2MAdS.TikalJan12507.jpg) Model of the remote Temple VI which I did not visit |
![TikalJan12 509.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295993.RSTDUjU8.TikalJan12509.jpg) TikalJan12 509.jpg |
![The Gran Plaza, Templo V and the Southern Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295994.1COCh7BQ.TikalJan12510.jpg) The Gran Plaza, Templo V and the Southern Acropolis |
![Panoramic view of the Visitor's Center model of the City of Tikal at its peak](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/93/329493/2/143302356.OlIHzO3a.jpg) Panoramic view of the Visitor's Center model of the City of Tikal at its peak |
![Some of Tikal's better stelae are preserved in a museum by the Visitor's Center](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295992.JHt7Kllu.TikalJan12508.jpg) Some of Tikal's better stelae are preserved in a museum by the Visitor's Center |
![The gate to Tikal National Park](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143295995.dKfd6QLc.TikalJan12519.jpg) The gate to Tikal National Park |
![Guatemala - Snake Crossing](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143251680.TzZENhAe.TikalJan12514.jpg) Guatemala - Snake Crossing |
![Coatimundi - Guatemala](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143251681.XDmMb5Hp.TikalJan12517.jpg) Coatimundi - Guatemala |