How I did it: I was in Guatemala for six months for an internship, and was incredibly fortunate to win a free trip to Tikal. Flight and accomodation were paid for. It was an incredible opportunity!

Lessons & tips: Make sure that you have comfortable shoes.  As well, it was at Tikal that I realized that I am deathly afraid of pyramids...well, not pyramids exactly, rather falling off pyramids!!  The steps are incredibly narrow and while it is all fine and dandy to get to the top, the real trick is not having a massive panic attack coming down :)  The only way I got down was by realizing that I couldn't spend the rest of my life at the top of Tikal, regardless how stunning the view :)  I now know to only climb up a little ways when touring pyramids, and I am okay with that :)

Resources: You will get more out of Tikal with a guide...

Oct 13, 2009, 03:54PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer