Beach near Tikal, Guatemala

Tikal Travel Guide

Guatemala

Tikal is a very small place in Guatemala, with a population of around 240. It lies in the northern part of the country and is served by El Peten Airport (TKM).

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Tikal, so beach trips are not a local feature of a visit. The area has a tropical climate, with generally warm conditions and a wetter season during the warmer months.

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Local time

240

Population

5,270 miles away

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Pays in GTQ

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type G & Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 110

Dial code +502

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Guatemala, especially for good service, but is not always expected. While not mandatory, rounding up or leaving a small tip is a nice gesture.

Best time to visit Tikal

Jan

28°13

Feb

30°9

Mar

34°7

Apr

34°6

May

37°5

Jun

34°18

Jul

32°22

Aug

33°22

Sep

32°21

Oct

31°21

Nov

28°17

Dec

27°18

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Tikal

  1. Тикаль

    historic site

    0.6 km

  2. Templo del Gran Jaguar

    historic site

    2 km

  3. Parque Nacional Tikal

    national park

    1 km

  4. Templo IV

    historic site

    2.7 km

  5. Parque Arqueologico Tikal, Peten

    park

    2.7 km

  6. Acropolis Central Tikal

    national park

    2 km

  7. Templo 34

    historic site

    2 km

  8. Tikal, Guatemala

    national park

    2 km

Getting there

El Peten Airport · 0 km

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