- Flores - We will start this tour at 1:00 pm when we pick you up in the lobby of the hotel where you are staying. Keep in mind that we follow all the biosecurity regulations for your peace of mind. Getting to the Mayan city of Yaxhá will take us 1 hour and a half but you will enjoy the road as there are many green landscapes.
- Yaxha - As soon as we arrive in the city of Yaxhá, it won’t take long for you to start seeing the first structures, palaces, squares, and stelae. This city was contemporary with the nearby city of Tikal. Our expert tour guide will tell you all the history of their astrological knowledge, their alliances with other cities, their advances in agriculture, and more.
This city is not very known and you will see fewer tourists compared to Tikal. We will walk in the middle of the jungle and when the sun is about to fall, we will climb to the top of the structure called “Temple 216” or also known as “Temple of the Red Hands”, our main attraction of the tour. Take the time to appreciate the beauty of that moment, relax, and take photos.
- Flores - After we visit this charming city, we will start our way back to your hotel. We will bring some snacks for you. Take advantage of this time to relax. We will be arriving at your hotel after 1 hour and a half. Thanks for traveling with us!
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee to Yaxha Archeological Site
- Certified tour guide
- Gratuities
Yaxha, a lesser-known yet remarkable city near Tikal, holds many surprises for its visitors. With a tour of this location, you’ll find yourself traversing through dense jungles, observing a multitude of Mayan architectural structures, plazas, and stelae. The city is nestled amidst the Yaxha and Sacnab lagoons and offers a view of a related city, Topoxte, from atop a Yaxha pyramid.
The most fascinating attraction here is the ‘Temple of the Red Hands’. The temple gets its name from a two-handed red painting at its pinnacle, a relic from the city’s vibrant classical period. If you seek an unparalleled journey packed with memories that will last a lifetime, this is the opportunity for you. Come for the archaeology, history, culture, and natural beauty that encompass this location. To ensure a comfortable experience, we’ll equip you with a water bottle and some snacks. We look forward to your visit!
- Bring passport
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun protection
- Repellent
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
