Hot and steamy Tikal's central area is spread out over 16 sq km with over 4000 structures concentrated in sections around the Great Plaza, Central Acropolis, South Acropolis and Temple V, Plaza of the Seven Temples, El Mundo Perdido and Temple IV and Complex N. The steep temples, most of which you can climb, rise to heights of more than 44 metres affording spectacular views. Some are climbed via the steep steps and others via ladders (Temple IV - the highest building at 64 metres). From the top I can see the vast jungle canopy stretching out as far as the eye can see, interrupted only by the odd temple poking through.
(Photo - Climbing Temple V, the second highest pyramid in Tikal at 58 metres)
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