Templo de la Serpiente Bicéfala

It was an amazing experience; we took the 4 am tour with a guide, it was amazing be prepared to walk the terrain was rough and muddy since it rained the Night before; we saw the temples, ruins under the stars and saw the sunrise ! For the morning tour bring a small flashlight if you can, we used our phones but it's better to conserve the battery; apply lots of mosquito repellent! Lots of walking and climbing upstairs

Truly a great set of impressive Mayan ruins. Best done with a guide for the historical details. If you have time and a vehicle, also go on to Uaxactan ruins.

Temple IV is the tallest of the bunch and worth the 180+ steps to climb to the top. Seeing Temples I, II, and III look small from this vantage is neat. As a fan of Star Wars I was pleased to see the view straight out of the film.

Very beautiful and interesting temple complex, which is surrounded by a forrest. Here you can easily spend the whole day and immerse yourself in the life of the Maya. Chitzen Itza could be considered as the boring brother. Scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV were filmed here.

Tikal's Temple IV is known mostly for its height and the views from the top, people especially like to come here for the sunrise. It is one of the tallest Mayan pyramids discovered thus far and at 230 feet it is almost two and a half times taller than El Castillo at Chichen Itza. The pyramid is mostly unrestored and covered by vegetation, except for the very top, meaning the sanctuary itself, the roof comb, and part of the final terrace. If you wish to climb it, you may do so via a serpentine wooden staircase attached to the pyramid. Once you negotiate the 180+ stairs in the humid Guatemalan heat you'll be greeted by the iconic view that George Lucas liked enough to put in Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope. Sadly, there is not much shade on the terrace but the view is superb. At the bottom of Temple 4, there is a small rest area with a covered patio, a restroom, or a WC, and a vendor licensed to sell refreshments in the park.

In the beginning of this year I visited Tikal, an impressive archaeological Maya site, located in the dense and mysterious jungle of Guatemala. 🇬🇹 It is one of Guatemala’s most famous destinations but still less visited than the Maya sites in Mexico. 📸 I loved going out with a guide of Tikal Go, as the ruins come to life and you learn about the Maya history. Besides that, you will discover the jungle environment around you so much better, with countless monkeys, coatis, butterflies and species of birds. 🐒🦋🦅 Enjoy the pictures and check out the article if you want to learn more about a trip to Tikal. Can’t wait to go on new adventures with Tikal Go to discover more Maya sites in this area. 😍

If you are interested in these keywords such as Maya civilization, historical sites, jungles, nature, history, and walking, I recommend you visit here. I chose an English guide because I can't speak Spanish. If you don't have enough historical knowledge, I hope you'll be with the guide. There is a way for people to walk, but walking alone is likely to risk getting lost. I went with four people, including a guide. If there is an employee you really want to see, it is recommended to tell him in advance before the guide starts explaining. + The view of climbing the highest temple gave me a new feeling. At that time, I can't believe and imagine that the Mayans built these buildings and climbed up to these heights using the stone steps. We, human in these days can climb up to the top through just wooden stairs…!

Pictures from the top. But to see temple 4 from afar, climb The Talud Tablero Temple (Structure 5C-49). Great view of multiple Mayan ruins with jungle.