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Tikal and Flores: Photos 21 to 42
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May 29th 2009 by steffen
The border crossing from Mexico to Guatemala was quite unique and went surprisingly smooth. In Mexico, I visited the small immigration office in Frontera Corozal where I was asked to pay M$100 for a re-entry visa to Mexico. Then I walked down to the Usumacinta river which forms the border between Mexico and Guatemala. I joined some fellow backpackers for the 20 minute boat ride to the Guatemalan side. Once I had disembarked on a muddy riverbank I went through immigration (I was asked to pay a US$5 immigration fee) and waited for the inland bus to take me to the small island town of Flores on Lake Peten Itza. The bus journey took 4 hours and I arrived in Flores at 3pm.
Flores
Flores is a quiet and peaceful place. Also, it is probably one of the safest places in the sometimes wild north of Guatemala, probably due to the restricted access to the town which is set on an island in Lake Peten Itza. Although quite small, the island of Flores is home to a number of restaurants, hotels and guest houses. It makes an excellent base to visit the ruins of Tikal which are 65km away from
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June 20th 2009 - Keith and Pete: "quiet and peaceful"
your photos of the lost world are just that, peaceful. I especially like the sunset view photo!
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Climbing Temple II
Temple II offers great views of the Gran Plaza, the Northern Acropolis and Temple I
Northern Acropolis
This series of structures actually rests atop other, previously-built ones dating back to 400BC.
Northern Acropolis
Despite continuous additions over many centuries the complex still form an organised whole
View from the North Acropolis
Standing on top of the North Acropolis it is possible to view several of the five massive temples that rise high above the trees. This photo shows Temple V and Temple II.
Temple III
Temple III, which has not yet been excavated, stands 55 metres tall with only its top part visible.
Climbing Temple V
It may look steep - but actually it is even steeper and coming down can be a bit of a nightmare
The steep steps of Temple V
Catching some breath after climbing the daunting, ladder-like wooden steps which are even steeper than the original ones
Temple V
This narrow ledge on top of Temple V is an excellent viewpoint. However, as most temples it is not secured by railings so watch your step.
Temple II seen from Temple V
The sight of the temples poking through the jungle canopy is quite awesome
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June 20th 2009 - Keith and Pete: "quiet and peaceful"
your photos of the lost world are just that, peaceful. I especially like the sunset view photo!
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