Day Trips from Flores to Yaxhá

Experience Yaxha National Park on this private sunset tour that includes roundtrip transportation from Flores and Tikal. Learn about Mayan history and culture, archeology, and the local flora and fauna at this site that features monumental clusters with pyramidal temples, palaces, and residential complexes. Plus, see the sun set from the top of a temple.

BRIEF OVERVIEW: Yaxha is an archeological site approximately one hour from Tikal National Park and one hour from Flores. It is a place where you can enjoy nature and water, since the Park is between two lakes that can be seen from the top of some temples. Yaxha is located in the Maya Biosphere Reserve which is the second largest preserved jungle in the Americas. In order to visit Yaxha, it is taking the route to Frontera Melchor-Belize arriving at the La Maquina Community, we take the detour at a junction and we enter a road without pavement only has dirt road we travel 11 km to reach the Park and the Tour lasts of approximately 3 hours since it is a very small place but its beauty is unique in the place.

Trekking Staircase to temples Observation of flora and fauna Lagos observation from the top of a temple. Yaxha is an archeological site approximately one hour from Tikal National Park and one hour from Flores. It is a place where you can enjoy nature and water, since the Park is between two lakes that can be seen from the top of some temples. Yaxha is located in the Maya Biosphere Reserve which is the second largest preserved jungle in the Americas.

Join this shared sunset tour from Flores and discover the hidden beauty of Yaxhá, one of the most magical Maya archaeological sites in Guatemala. Walk through lush jungle trails with a knowledgeable guide as you explore ancient plazas, temples, surrounded by the serene waters of the Yaxhá lagoon. As the day comes to an end, climb one of the majestic pyramids and witness a breathtaking sunset painting the jungle and lake in golden colors—an unforgettable moment in the heart of the Maya world. Along the way, enjoy sharing this incredible experience with fellow travelers, combining archaeology, nature, and dreamy landscapes in one extraordinary adventure.