Places to visit if you want to experience Maya culture

The Mayan Culture is rich in history and traditions, Guatemala is a tourist destination that contains a diversity of places that you can visit that we list below

Tikal National Park

Located in Petén, it is one of the largest and most significant archaeological sites of the Mayan civilization, a place where you can see temples and archaeological sites such as the Great Jaguar and abundant wildlife.

Yaxhá

Also located in Petén, it is a less crowded but equally fascinating place, it offers views of the lakes and the jungle, you can see structures such as Temple 216 and the Maler Group.

The looker

Another of the wonders of Petén for its impressive pyramids such as the famous Danta, one of the largest pyramids in the world. It is a place with difficult access and a demanding walk.

Quiriguá

It is about 3 hours from the city, you can see stelae in very good conservation such as Stela E, the highest stone monument in the world.

Iximche

In the department of Chimaltenango, the ancient capital of the Kaqchikel Mayan kingdom, it contains plazas, pyramids and Mayan ball game courts. Mayan ceremonies and rituals are still carried out in this place.

Atitlan

In Sololá, you will visit Mayan towns such as Santiago Atitlán, San Juan La Laguna and San Marcos La Laguna, excellent places to appreciate traditional Mayan fabric and spirituality.

Chichicastenango

In Quiché you will be welcomed by one of the most colorful and famous markets in Guatemala, the Church of Santo Tomás is a place that brings together a lot of mystique of Mayan rituals.