If you are already planning to visit Tikal, then we think the Uaxactun ruins are absolutely worth visiting.
Even though the Tikal ruins are significantly larger and more impressive, the Uaxactun ruins provide a different atmosphere and experience that, we feel, cannot be had at Tikal. The biggest downside of Tikal are the crowds. Every year, over 100,000 visitors crowd into these ruins. This can make visitors feel rushed, stressed, and impersonal during their visit.
But Uaxactun only receives a fraction of those visitors annually. This makes visiting the Uaxactun ruins feel much more intimate and magical. The ruins are also smaller, allowing you to take your time to explore each of the ruins and to really soak in the jungle of the Tikal National Park.
Visiting the Uaxactun village is also highlight to see and experience a bit of the daily life in a Mayan village. Watch the children play in the streets, see all the different animals wandering the village roads, and grab a delicious lunch at ‘Restaurante Uaxactun’ during your visit.
Entrance to the restaurant. |
Restaurant interior. |
Appetizer. |
Main course. |
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