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Aguateca Located 14 miles from Sayaxche, discovered
by outsiders in 1957 near the Petexbatun Lake referred as la laguna in
Spanish. There are no big pyramids like Tikal here, but several of the
finely carved Late-Classic stelae are magnificent. Excavation is
currently in progress at these wonderful sites. Experts says Aguateca
became the capital of the rulers of Dos Pilas, about 15 miles to
northwest.
Aguateca is recommended for adventure lovers. Dos Pilas,
another sites was abandoned Between 600 AD and 760 AD due to
constant wars. This was the home to the elite groups in those days during
the late Classic Period.
Peten area has been
declared both Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO and has
since been the only place on earth to have received these two
recognition’s.
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are not facilities however we
recommend to stay at Chimino's Island, just minutes away from site. See
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Aguateca:Our
Lodge is the perfect gateway to Aguateca, just minutes away by boat, a
fortified city built on high escarpments above the Petexbatun basin.
The site is partially reconstructed and you can hike inside nearby
caves and a deep cut in the limestone, product of tectonic forces,
used as a defensive wall by the Mayas. The trip, by boat and walking
the site takes between 3 to 4 hours.
Dos Pilas: A trip to Dos Pilas, an important Mayan City
that extended its rule on Tikal at a certain time, is a one in a
lifetime experience. The tour takes a full day and takes about 2 ½
hours to get there walking after a short boat cruise. You will need to
be in good physical condition, but it pays when you get to see the
magnificent stellaes and hieroglyphs in carved stone staircases. You
can refresh yourself in the springs that form two small ponds that
give its name to the site.
Ceibal: A large site, the most widely reconstructed and
visited of the sites in the region, is a perfect trip on your way in
or out to our Lodge. It can be reached by road or river, upstream La
Pasion River from Sayaxche, so plan on it, the day you arrive or the
day you leave. It is at least a half day tour.
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Useful Link that explain more details about Aguateca:
http://www.yvwiiusdinvnohii.net/articles/mayas.htm
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