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Temple IV (Tikal) – Great Plaza of Tikal loop from Temple I

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Guatemala

Petén

Temple IV (Tikal) – Great Plaza of Tikal loop from Temple I

Moderate

4.9

(35)

718

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Temple IV (Tikal) – Great Plaza of Tikal loop from Temple I

02:02

7.58km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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761 m

Tikal Mayan Ruins

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Look out for tarantulas hiding in tree trunks

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2.41 km

Talud-Tablero Temple (Mundo Perdido, Tikal)

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The Talud Tablero Temple is the second largest building in the Mundo Perdido complex. It was built in several phases between the second half of the 3rd century AD and …

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3.30 km

Temple V (Templo V), Tikal

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It's the first great temple built in Tikal by 22nd ruler of Tikal, Animation Skull, 600AD.

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4.11 km

Mundo Perdido Complex

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The Mundo Perdido (Spanish for "Lost World") is the largest preclassic ceremonial complex in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in the Petén Department of northern Guatemala. The complex was …

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4.81 km

Temple IV (Tikal)

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Temple IV can be reached via wooden ladders. A beautiful view of the other temples of the national park of Tikal is offered here. The temple has served as a film set in the past.

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5.82 km

Great Plaza of Tikal

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Be sure to climb the wooden stairs, even if it's sweaty - the view makes up for it 😎

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5.96 km

Temple I (Temple of the Great Jaguar)

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Temple I is also known as the Great Jaguar. It was built in 700 AD and is 47 meters high. It was built by the governor (Mr. Cocoa), whose tomb was found in the temple.

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6.63 km

Complex Q (Twin Pyramids), Tikal

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The temple can be accessed via a wide stone staircase.

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7.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

993 m

984 m

961 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

3.16 km

557 m

199 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 23 June

31°C

22°C

80 %

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