Tikal

With a complex history that spans over 800 years, you will need the company of an engaging and knowledgeable guide to get the most from your visit to Tikal. This Mayan stronghold was the largest in The Americas, once home to a population of somewhere between 50,000 and 100,000 people. The city had a sports stadium, schools, libraries and a thriving community of progressive thinkers and powerful leaders. What no one knows for sure is why it suddenly disappeared. If you are remotely interested in the history of the Maya Civilization, a visit to Tikal should be high on your list.