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El Mirador Peten

Tour & Expedition to el Mirador Peten

We are currently trying to promote low-impact eco-tours this expedition is operated by the local people of the Carmelita Community, a village of Petén very near the Mexican border. The people of Carmelita have always depended on the surrounding forest for their livelihood and have extracted these non-timber forest products in a sustainable manner. We believe that by promoting this eco-tour-expedition we will create another viable low enviromental impact product for their life sustentation.

The tour explores the lost Pre Classic Maya site of El Mirador which was four times as grandiose as Tikal. This impressive site remains one of the most isolated and understudied of the great Maya ruins. It is largely unexcavated, these ruins are still intact, we have more detailed information and maps about El Mirador here. Come and explore El Mirador, one of the greatest legacies left by the Maya Civilization!

This personal encounter with the lost world shall be a truly unforgettable and once in a life time experience. We offer you the following Tour / Expedition:

El Mirador 1 to 5 Days

Tour Description

El Mirador Trail is recommended to hikers in good physical condition, prepared to cope with long cups and rugged terrain. Virtually every day in the expedition is spent walking, or some riding. Eight hours of trekking are not uncommon. This trek can be extended to Nakbé, 6 days and Nakbé- La Muralla 7 days.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
6:00 A.M.	Transfer to Carmelita. Arrival at Carmelita for a traditional breakfast at a local diner. Departure for campsite and El Tintal archeological site. This is approximately a 6 hour trek. Lunch en route. Arrival at El Tintal and exploration the ancient ruins. Camping at El Tintal. Diner
Day 2
	Early breakfast at El Tintal and departure to El Mirador. Lunch en route. Hike or ride to camp (Approx. 8 hour trek.). Lunch along the route Late afternoon arrival to El Mirador. Introductory exploration of the site. Camp at El Mirador. Diner
Day 3
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast Explore the giant Maya Pre-classic city of El Mirador and enjoy a box lunch amidst the ruins. Many archeologists speculate that El Mirador was the first major organized settlement of the ancient Maya. The ruins are of such staggering size and proportion that they dominate more popular sites like Tikal. El Tigre, the largest pyramid complex ever built by the Maya, sits in El Mirador. It is over 18 stories high with a base size of 18,000 sq. meters. The extensive site lies (for the most part) unexcavated and occupies over 16 sq. km. of primary forest. Diner and overnight in El Mirador.
Day 4 & 5
	Day 4 can be extended to Nakbé returning to Carmelita/ Flores on the 6th day, and day 5 can be extended to La Muralla, returning to Carmelita/ Flores on the 7th day. Return trek and camp near the archeological ruins of El Tintal or alternative camp site (approx. 8 hrs.). Explore the nearby ruins and camp and overnight at El Tintal. We arrive in Carmelita in the afternoon of the fifth day, lunch in Carmelita and transfer back to Flores. End of services.

Price & Additional Information

Price:
Price per person:

$ 860 one person

$ 620 two persons

$ 550 three persons

$ 464 four persons

$ 428 five to ten

Departure Dates

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To reserve this tour please contact us with the Tour reference number: Best of Guatemala Package.
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*Remarks:

The expedition to El Mirador is tailor made to fit the wishes of our guests. Hence, our schedule is flexible and relaxed. Let us know in advance of your plans or ideas. The guide and staff have the option of changing the times and itinerary according to weather conditions, safety and well being of participants.
All Tours with simbol (*) require a minimum of 3 persons to operate.
All tours require reservations in advanced.
The prices are per person in USD and subjetct to changes.
Prices departing from Antigua.
Accomodation in double occupancy.
For your convinience we accept Euros (Contact us for exchange rates).

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