Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
El Remate:
Onceasleepylakesidefishingvillage,ElRemate'sstrategicloc-
ationalongtheroadtoTikalhascausedittogrowupandbecomeadestinationin
its own right. It offers a convenient alternative to staying in Tikal's limited hotel
offerings while providing access to beautiful Lake Petén Itzá and a variety of re-
creational opportunities such as kayaking, swimming, bird-watching, and horse-
back riding (
EL REMATE
).
The Ruins of Tikal:
No trip to Petén, or Guatemala for that matter, would
be complete without a visit to the enigmatic ruins of one of the largest cities ever
built and inhabited by the Mayans (
THE RUINS OF TIKAL
).
Yaxhá:
Featured in
Survivor Guatemala,
the ruins of Yaxhá enjoy a spectac-
ular location beside the site's namesake lagoon and provide commanding views
of the surrounding forests (
Yaxhá
).
El Mirador:
Deep in the northern recesses of the Maya Biosphere Reserve,
the ruins of El Mirador offer the opportunity for a world-class adventure en-
compassing an arduous two-day journey through swampy forests. Marvel at the
highest known Mayan structure with a base the size of three football fields (
El Mirador
)
.
Las Guacamayas Biological Research Station:
Observe nesting scarlet
macaws from observation platforms or forest trails with the knowledge that the
money you spend is going directly toward giving them a fighting chance at sur-
vival (
Las Guacamayas Biological Research Station
)
.
