Hiking Trail and Lookout El Tikalito
Hiking Trail and Lookout El Tikalito
The parks pine and oak forest offers a great
nature experience while hiking the trail, which is approximately 2300 meters
long. The circuit takes about 1 ½ hours and is within the capability of the
majority of visitors. It passes through various park attractions, such as the
Mayan altar, the cabins, Mayan saunas, the sanctuary in honor of the Virgen of
Guadalupe and strategic birdwatching areas. For those who love sports, the
famous Tikalito, in honor of the Temple of the Jaguar in Tikal, provides a good
challenge with 200 stairs built in to the mountain leading to a panoramic view
of the area.
Recommendations: Bring comfortable shoes, a camera, binoculars,
water and insect repellent.
Guide service: The park has resident guides at an additional cost
that can recount the history of the Association, the community and park, and
will accompany you during the tour. Note: Maximum of 10 persons per guide.
KM 145 Interamerican Highway · Aldea El
Novillero · Santa Lucía Utatlán
Sololá · Guatemala
(502) 7723-4140 · corazondelbosque@yahoo.com