Maya Biosphere Reserve

Travel Guide

Take in the Silence whenever you can! outside of Flores, Guatemala near the ancient ruins of Tikal #lifeatexpedia #green
Take in the Silence whenever you can! outside of Flores, Guatemala near the ancient ruins of Tikal #lifeatexpedia #green
Tikal was absolutely incredible. get there early and do the sunrise tour. You'll get to watch the sunrise from the top of the tallest Myan pyramid yet discovered. You get to watch as the jungle just comes alive. The birds wake up, and then the monkeys, and then the other animals of the rainforest. it was a beautiful experience. Do it sometime in the months of December - February so that you will be more likely to actually see the sunrise in a clear sky as opposed to shrouded by early morning fog.
View of one of the main plazas in Tikal.
Tikal is the remains of an ancient Mayan city in the rainforest of Guatemala. It's one of the largest archaeological sites of the Mayan civilization, and it's a fascinating experience to walk amongst the ruins. #tikal #guatemala

You'll soon find out why this Petén protected natural landscape is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for other things to keep you busy, Uaxactun, Palacio A-XVIII, and Palacio V are in this area as well. They won't take very long to reach from Maya Biosphere Reserve.

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Hotel Camino Real Tikal

Hotel Camino Real Tikal

4 out of 5
Lote 77, Parcelamiento Tayasal San Jose Peten Peten
$96 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$121 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Hotel Camino Real Tikal
Jungle Lodge Hotel

Jungle Lodge Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Parque Nacional Tikal Flores
$132 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$161 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Flores. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (645 reviews)
Jungle Lodge is located within the Tikal park so the location is excellent for those who want to visit the park.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Jungle Lodge Hotel
Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal

Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal

3 out of 5
Tikal national park Flores Peten
$100 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$122 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Flores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (223 reviews)
One night wasn't enough. This place is gorgeous and the food was great.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal
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Andrew's Cabin

Andrew's Cabin

San Jose Petén
Stay at this cabin in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Petén Itzá and Chechenal Beach are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
I absolutely loved the location of the cabin. The view from the terrace was mesmerizing, a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The lake was just a few steps away from our rooms. The rooms were equipped with AC's but one of the ACs wasn’t working, the kitchen was fully equipped, two full bathrooms ...

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Andrew's Cabin
Near Tikal/flores, 4b House With Private Beach On Lake Petén Itzá, Sleeps 8

Near Tikal/flores, 4b House With Private Beach On Lake Petén Itzá, Sleeps 8

Caserío San Pedro, San José Petén
Stay at this vacation home in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Petén Itzá and Chechenal Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Amaing Property
The host was very helpful with supplying information for our trip in general. It was nice to be able to ask questions when we were uncertain.Property is in the jungle and has animal life as you would expect. Howler monkeys were heard frequently. As travelers who drove from Guatamala, Iwould recommend ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Near Tikal/flores, 4b House With Private Beach On Lake Petén Itzá, Sleeps 8
Playa Bello Amanecer

Playa Bello Amanecer

San Jose Petén
Stay at this vacation home in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chechenal Beach and Archaeological Site Tayasal are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Amazing views
It was a beautiful home and a Amazing experience

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Playa Bello Amanecer
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Popular places to visit

Tikal which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and a ruin

Tikal National Park

Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site with dual universal outstanding value for its combination of biodiversity and ancient Mayan archaeology.

Tikal National Park
Tikal which includes heritage elements and building ruins

Tikal

Take a step back in time as you discover a magnificent collection of Mayan palaces and temples set amid a jungle.

Tikal
Big Mayan Pyramid at the jungle of Yaxhá, Guatemala

Yaxha Archaeological Site

Find out about the history of Laguna Yaxhá when you take a trip to Yaxha Archaeological Site. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Yaxha Archaeological Site
Elevated View of the Central Acropolis, Tikal, Guatemala

Central Acropolis

You can find out about the history of Flores with a stop at Central Acropolis. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunrises.

Central Acropolis
Camping in the jungle so that you may wander Mayan ruins at sunrise has its perks #adventure #overlanding #mayanruins

Great Plaza

You can find out about the history of Flores with a trip to Great Plaza. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunrises.

Great Plaza

Lost World Pyramid

Find out about the history of Flores when you spend time at Lost World Pyramid. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Lost World Pyramid

Cities near Maya Biosphere Reserve

Flores featuring fishing and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Flores

Cascadas de Agua Azul showing a cascade as well as a couple

Palenque

Lamanai Temple Mayan Ruins in Belize.

San Ignacio

Beach Shoreline at Lake Peten Itza, San Jose, Peten, Guatemala

San Jose Peten