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🇬🇹 Guatemala
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ID: GT-17-02
Tikal National Park charges an entry fee, with separate tickets for sunrise and sunset visits. Check current hours and prices before you go.
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Tikal Temples Walk

Added on 16 Oct 2026
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A loop through the jungle ruins of Tikal, one of the greatest cities of the Classic Maya. From the museums near the entrance, forest paths lead to the Great Plaza between Temples I and II, out to Temple IV, the tallest pyramid, then through Mundo Perdido (the Lost World complex) and past Temple V. Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed for both its ruins and its rainforest.

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 5.3 km as a loop on flat forest paths, with a few staircases on the temples. It is hot and humid year-round: carry plenty of water and insect repellent, and start at opening time for cooler air and more wildlife. Some temple stairways are closed to climbing; follow the signs.

Weather check

At Start
248m

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17.2245, -89.6126

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 17.2245, -89.6126 @ 248m

Quick Stats

Distance
5.28 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
248m - 323m
Max Elevation
323 m
Max Gradient
6%
5.6%

Highlights

  • Climb the wooden stairs of Temple IV for the view over the canopy
  • Stand in the Great Plaza between Temples I and II
  • Listen for howler monkeys at dawn
  • Look for spider monkeys, coatis and toucans along the forest paths
  • Visit the Sylvanus Morley museum near the entrance

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+75 m

Total Descent

-74 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
28.2

28.2

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.4

1.4

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)56%
Moderate (3-8%)44%
Steep (>8%)0%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved10%
Unpaved90%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
10%
Gravel
26%
Dirt Track
64%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 9

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 17.219380
MAX LAT: 17.225148
MIN LON: -89.630239
MAX LON: -89.612553

Point Spacing: 17.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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