Tikal National Park World Heritage Site

Official name

Tikal National Park | UNESCO

Country

Guatemala | Map

Continent

North America

Location

Department of El Peten
17.2166° Lat, -89.6166° Lon | Map

Code

64

Time Zone

America/Guatemala (CST, -0600)

Current Time

Category

Mixed

Description

Inscribed 1979. In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside.