Yaxhá Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Yaxhá. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Yaxha VIP All-Inclusive Private Tour from Flores, Guatemala

• 8-Day Best of Guatemala Tour: Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan, and Tikal Ruins

• Yaxha VIP Exclusive Sunset Tour from Flores, Guatemala

• Yaxha Archaeological Focus Day Tour with Monkey Spotting

• Tikal and Yaxha Overnight Trip by Air from Guatemala City

The admission fee for Yaxhá currently costs 80 quetzals per person. There are plenty of tours that take care of the admission fee and help deepen your understanding of the archaeological site. VIP private day trips from Flores start at US$199, while half-day tours with wildlife watching start at US$115.

Yes, Yaxhá is worth visiting. Not only is it shrouded by a jungle that's home to howler monkeys and other creatures, but it's a much less crowded alternative to Tikal. Plus, unlike at many archaeological sites, you can climb the temples and pyramids for panoramic views that are particularly special at sunset.

Per one customer who booked the Tikal and Yaxha Overnight Trip by Air from Guatemala City, "Awesome trip! Everything was on time but also laid-back. The flights were very nice, no problems. We went to Tikal and Yaxha, and the guide was very cool and knowledgeable."

Yaxhá in Guatemala is a Mayan archaeological site that was once one of the largest pre-Columbian cities in the region, but is now reduced to ruins. It is part of the Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo National Park, a protected refuge home to the Mayan cities of Topoxte, Naranjo, and Nakum. Yaxha is closest to the park’s entrance.

To get to Yaxhá from Flores, you’ll need to take a taxi or a minibus to the visitor center, then walk into the park; it’s difficult to reach with public transportation. Although tours are available in the park, some people find it more convenient to hire a guided tour with transportation from Flores.

Yes, you can climb many of the structures at Yaxhá, Nakum, and Naranjo to get a better view of the landscape. Climbing the Yaxhá acropolis at sunset is one of the most popular daily activities. The park recommends that all visitors wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

Yes, Parque Nacional Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo has a small restaurant in its visitor center, but there are no other dining options within the park. There is a small grocery store on the road leading into the park, but the closest restaurants are in Flores, which include fast food, street food, and sit-down restaurants.

You can explore Yaxhá’s archaeological site independently, but many visitors prefer a more convenient tour. You’ll see many tour groups on the Acropolis during sunset. A guide can provide context to these many ruins, so you can learn more about the civilization that once claimed the area.

There are limited campsites and an eco lodge near the Yaxhá archaeological site, though most accommodations are located in nearby Manache and Benque Viejo del Carmen. One way to maximize your time is to stay near Tikal and do a day trip to Yaxhá so you can visit both memorable sites.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Yaxhá. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Flores:

• Tikal National Park

• Petén Forest

• Uaxactún

• Lake Peten Itza

• Ixpanpajul Natural Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Flores.