Las Mayas de Tikal y playas de Flores
Over 52 structures stand in Tikal, Guatemala. However, they are hidden in the massive ever growing forests. They say that it took over 20 years to build a single structure in Tikal and that it takes about the same time to clear the forest from the Maya pyramids. Even after 100 years they become covered again! I can only imagine how lively Tikal must have been in its heyday, yet today its quiet and so calm that you can hear the parrots and toucans quarreling and the howler monkeys even during their siestas.
After touring Tikal, I stayed in Flores, a beautiful little island less than an hour away. It sits on an island on a small lake outside of Santa Elena. I went with a few travelers on a 20 minute boat ride over to a small beach for an amazing lake swim. After hiking around in the heat for three days, it was one of the most amazing and refreshing swimming experiences!
Anna
June 26, 2012 @ 11:47 pm
I think you have the prettiest blog I’ve ever seen! I absolutely love the pictures and the stories that go along with them.
Anja Mondragon
June 28, 2012 @ 3:31 pm
Wow that is such a complement, I hope I can live up it. If you come and visit I will promise to include you in the blog!
Andrea
June 21, 2012 @ 12:08 am
It looks so serene; and I love the idea of having to battle the jungle to stay above it!
Anja Mondragon
June 21, 2012 @ 1:38 am
Exactly, it’s so interesting that after so much time it has to fight to be seen!
Tina Solinas
June 20, 2012 @ 1:26 am
The swimming, island, boat ride all sound perfect.
Anja Mondragon
June 21, 2012 @ 1:39 am
You would have loved it, the perfect swimming weather.