Asociación de Guías Comunitarios de Turismo Yaxha ASODESTY

Had this gem all to myself. It was extremely quiet when the howler monkeys weren't roaring. I arrived at 0800 and stayed until 1600. The weather was sunny with a light sprinkle in the afternoon. The monkeys and birds were very active. The ruins were amazing to see. My fav was the lookout. Its approx 150 steps to the top but you can see the other temples. I went down to the lake and could have stayed there all day watching the bird activity. The walkways are very slippery so be careful. The trails are easy to follow with good signs just like tikal. You can arrange a tour via you hotel. No passport needed for this one. Just fill out a little piece of paper and pay cash only 80 Q. No card payment or atm so bring cash. Bring passport just in case that info changes 😉. Tikal requires passport. There's a few nature trails and gravel roads that lead off into the jungle. I found more monkeys and birds back there. Very lively place.

5/5

This park has a different energy than Tikal. Guatemalas third largest national park. The Mayan temples are stunning. The park received much less people than Tikal. Highly recommend for everyone. You can also camp here and go hiking

5/5

Yaxha is beautiful. My recommendation is to visit Yaxha first and Tikal second. Because Yaxha is the right level to introduce you to the Mayans for the first time. You will understand and enjoy Tikal way more, if you lay the grounds with Yaxha first.

5/5

Super cool place! Not nearly as developed as Tikal so it has a very different feel - it's much quieter, not nearly as busy, but on the flip side the services aren't quite as good. The ruins are excellent, as was our guide Nelson, but the welcome building was half underwater (no washrooms) and the restaurant was closed. I would recommend a visit despite this if you're into Mayan ruins!

4/5

Maya city: Yaxhá - Guatemala 🇬🇹 Most people visit the famous Maya City of Tikal in Guatemala! And that is for a reason! But another interesting Maya site, is the smaller and less-visited Yaxhá! Yaxhá is the third largest Mayan complex in Guatemala. It has more than 500 structures, wich are nowadays mostly covered by jungle. 🌳What makes this place unique, is its location at the Yaxhá lake. From the famous temple 216 you have an impressive view of the surroundings! Especially around sunset! 🌄 I visited Yaxhá with Tikal Go , a boutique organization offering personalized tours in Peten province. I love learning about Maya culture and history and I keep developing my knowledge about ancient civilizations. And with a guide the structures really come to life. Have you heard about Yaxhá? 💜 #Guatemala #yaxha #traveltips #travelguatemala #maya #centralamerica #travel #travelinspiration #mayaruins

5/5