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Great Plaza of Tikal – Mundo Perdido Complex loop from Temple I

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Guatemala

Petén

Great Plaza of Tikal – Mundo Perdido Complex loop from Temple I

Moderate

4.9

(20)

157

hikers

Great Plaza of Tikal – Mundo Perdido Complex loop from Temple I

03:10

11.8km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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761 m

Tikal Mayan Ruins

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Look out for tarantulas hiding in tree trunks

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1.52 km

Great Plaza of Tikal

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Be sure to climb the wooden stairs, even if it's sweaty - the view makes up for it 😎

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3.62 km

Zona Norte, Tikal National Park

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This pyramid can be climbed to enjoy the view.

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4.40 km

Complex Q (Twin Pyramids), Tikal

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The temple can be accessed via a wide stone staircase.

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5.96 km

Temple of the Inscriptions (Temple VI)

Ruins

7.28 km

Temple I (Temple of the Great Jaguar)

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Temple I is also known as the Great Jaguar. It was built in 700 AD and is 47 meters high. It was built by the governor (Mr. Cocoa), whose tomb was found in the temple.

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8.27 km

Talud-Tablero Temple (Mundo Perdido, Tikal)

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The Talud Tablero Temple is the second largest building in the Mundo Perdido complex. It was built in several phases between the second half of the 3rd century AD and …

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8.47 km

Mundo Perdido Complex

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The Mundo Perdido (Spanish for "Lost World") is the largest preclassic ceremonial complex in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in the Petén Department of northern Guatemala. The complex was …

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11.1 km

Abandoned Vehicle Graveyard

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Several vehicles are rotting away here. Among them is a jeep, a tractor and a pick-up truck 🛻.
A bizarre motif.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.88 km

1.04 km

819 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

4.80 km

415 m

401 m

199 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

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Friday 29 May

32°C

22°C

96 %

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