Templo IV, Tikal
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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.
Bobby C
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This is also known as temple IV and is the farthest that most people go. There’s a little bit of stuff to see beyond it, but not that much. This temple is famous because it is the one that the park allows visitors to climb up on before dawn and watch the sunrise over the forest with the other temples in the foreground. If you plan to do this, bring a good flashlight because it could take 45 minutes to an hour or more, depending on how fast you walk, and it will all be in the dark. Once you get there, people sit on the steps of the temple facing east And watches the sunrises. Coatis come through looking for food, so that is kind of cool, and the dawn chorus of birds here is fantastic. On the way out, you may get lucky and hear the howler monkeys beginning to wake up and take their claim to their territories before they go out forging. This is one of the unique experiences at Tikal.
Steve Takata
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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…!
Eun Roh (blessingmoi)
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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. 😍
Noureddine HASSANI
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Our guide referred to this as Temple IV, and did not give or know its actual name. It was the first temple we visited and we were super pleased to climb to the top and look at at the rest of the temples on the horizon, poking above the jungle below, imagining the Millennium Falcon to come screaming over the tree tops (yes, this is the Rebel Base scene on Yavin). A bit of a climb to a partially overgrown temple, the age is apparent by the rocks and where some have crumbed away leaving rounded edges. The stairs on the temple itself are very steep (all temples were) and we gained access through climbing a wooden staircase erected along the perimeter
Graham Tranter
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Mind blowing. Whether you like history, nature, hiking, or architecture it's amzing to see. Much larger area than you would think, you could easily spend a whole day walking and climbing. Lots of vendors too so if you dont bring water bring quetzals. One thing though TOO MANY VISITORS THROW THEIR TRASH ON THE GROUND! GROW A F@CKING BRAIN AND PICK UP AFTER YOURSELVES. There is a garbage can every 10 mins, no excuse for littering.
Cody Lamb
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Tikal Temple IV is a Mesoamerican pyramid in the ruins of the ancient Maya city of Tikal in modern Guatemala. It was one of the tallest and most voluminous buildings in the Maya world. The pyramid was built around 741 AD. Temple IV is located at the western edge of the site core.
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