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Tikal vs Colca Canyon
Tikal
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Trust + time weighted: +100%
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Tikal is highly regarded as a premier Mayan archaeological site, frequently described as a highlight of travel in Guatemala. It is praised for its massive scale, impressive architecture, and the immersive experience of exploring ancient pyramids within a dense jungle filled with wildlife.
Pros
- Exceptional Mayan architecture and one of the largest ancient cities in the region.
- Abundant wildlife sightings, including coatis and various jungle animals.
- Highly recommended sunrise and sunset tours from the top of pyramids.
- Unique opportunity to stay overnight or camp within the park boundaries.
Top excerpts
Tikal is a Mayan city par excellence - it was one of the largest cities in the region, and it definitely shows in the architecture of the site. Personally, I think it's well worth the trip
Guatemala - Tikal one of my favourites!
Tikal is really special, even compared to other Mayan ruins, and I'd recommend spending the night before inside the park... Plus it's necessary if you're doing sunrise entry, which I thought was totally worth it.
If your brother goes along consider Tikal for the pyramids, you can stay in the jungle and do an early morning guided hike which is incredible.
Consider a visit to Tikal if you can fit it in. It was definitely a highlight for us.
Colca Canyon
16 positive (89%) · 2 mixed (11%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +90%
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Since you will be so long in Arequipa a day bus tour through colca canyon is a must.
On the other side, its a good itinerary to travel from Arequipo with one bus to the Colca Canyon for a short touristy trip and continue the trip from there to Puno.
besides the obvious, the Amazon and Arequipa and surrounding Colca Canyon were some of my favorites.
Or if you want to see the Colca Canyon, then I think just one full day in Arequipa is not enough. You could add a day there and cut one from Lima.
Colca Canyon, 100%. It is SPECTACULAR.