lunes, 19 de septiembre de 2011

Tikal Grew and Decline

1. Tikal Grew and Decline

The Maya city of Tikal, located in a dense subtropical forest in the center of the state of Petén in northern Guatemala, was one of the most important cities in the Mayan lowlands.

Its first permanent inhabitant settled in the area around the year 900 B.C. It saw its greatest growth between A.D. 700-800. Many of the structures you will explore today were constructed during that time.

The hot a humid climate throughout most of the year made the forest ideal habitat for an abundance of animal and plants species which provided food, medicine and construction material. The city was built on elevates areas, which were surrounded by “bajos”, or slight depressions that flood during the rainy season.

The center of Tikal, with an area of 16 km², has approximately 4,000 structures, including plazas, temples, palaces, ball courts, causeways and pyramids. Its population has been estimated at 90,000 people, including the living areas around the city.

Tikal was continuously inhabited for almost 1,800 years. Its history includes powerful rulers, great alliances, victorious battles, defeats, economic power and the monumental architecture that secured its legacy for centuries.

sábado, 10 de septiembre de 2011

Travel Guatemala - Upcoming Tours

Ceibal - Aguateca - Dos Pilas
Three days two nights:

Departure: October 29

An adventure trip enjoying rivers and streams, Mayan cities, steleaes with impressive art, all this surrounded by one of the most beautiful forest of the region.

The river's trip invites us to wake up the adventurous spirit, open your eyes to be able to see the crocodiles and families of turtles taking the sun in an old trunk, variety of aquatic birds waiting secretly for the first fish that can be easy prey, indigenous communities lost in the back of the snake-like rivers, children greeting the travelers, this and many more in three days of adventure in this world of the green mystery.

We Visit: Sayaxche, Ceibal National Park, archaeological site of Aguateca, archaeological site of Dos Pilas.

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El Mirador Helicopter Tour.

In search of the Kan Kingdom

Departures:

October 1st.
November 1st.

An exceptional adventure aboard of bell ranger helicopter that will transport you over the fantastic and millenarian Mayan jungle in search of the lost city of El Mirador, a natural wonder declared cultural heritage by the UNESCO, on basis of its exuberant jungle and the great variety of wild life that inhabit and the archeological value of the biggest city of the Mayan world.

Please feel free to contact us for pricing and trip details....