Ceibal – Aguateca Jungle Tour

2 Days 1 Night

Ancient Maya Fortress

The presence of many Ceiba trees in the area has given the name “Ceibal” to the site. This ancient Maya city reached its height during the Late Classic Period, between 700 and 900 A.D.

At this archaeological site, you may observe a great variety of Maya stelae and two structures that have been restored. One is a pyramidal temple, where 4 stelae are set according to the cardinal points.

One of them shows the Lord of Ceibal taking the throne in the presence of the governors of great Maya Cities, like Tikal, Calakmul, and Ucanal.

This is an event of great interest. The archaeological evidence shows that Tikal and Calakmul were rival cities during the Classic Period.

The stelae are one of the main attractions, as they are the finest and best conserved from the Late Classic Period in the Maya World.

Aguateca is a Mayan city from the Late Classic Period. The site is located in the upper part of the Petexbatun slope, at a strategic point protected by ravines and cliffs that complicated the access and protected it from invasions and attacks.

The city has more than 700 buildings, and 11 of them have currently been restored. In Aguateca, you can observe an artificial rock bridge crossing the natural fissure that divides the site, which remains solid and has been in use since the original occupation of the city

Amid ravines and rainforest stands Aguateca, where there is evidence of surprising abandonment of the city and essential discoveries related to the Maya civilization collapse.

Aguateca has a viewpoint with amazing landscapes over the Petexbatun River and lagoon.