Guatemala

Discover the rich archaeological heritage of Guatemala, featuring ancient ruins, historical landmarks, and cultural treasures spanning millennia of human history.

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Zacpeten

Zacpeten

Maya site on Lake Salpeten peninsula.

La Blanca, San Marcos (archaeological site)

La Blanca, San Marcos (archaeological site)

Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican site with pyramidal structures

Kaminaljuyu

Kaminaljuyu

Pre-Columbian Maya city with mounds

Naachtun

Naachtun

Maya city with pyramids and stelae

La Corona

La Corona

Ancient Maya court residence with artistic reliefs

Mixco Viejo

Mixco Viejo

Postclassic Maya fortified city with temples.

Ucanal

Ucanal

Ancient Maya city with irrigation canals

Arroyo de Piedra

Arroyo de Piedra

Pre-Columbian Maya site with notable architecture

Sacul, El Petén

Sacul, El Petén

Xultun

Xultun

Large Classic Maya archaeological complex

Yaxha

Yaxha

Chitinamit

Chitinamit

Mountain-top Maya site with defensive features.

Ujuxte

Ujuxte

Largest Preclassic Maya site on Pacific coast

La Blanca, Peten

La Blanca, Peten

Mesoamerican site with acropolis and plazas

Bejucal (Mesoamerican site)

Bejucal (Mesoamerican site)

Maya site linked to Early Classic period.

Balberta

Balberta

Fortified Early Classic Maya site in Guatemala

La Amelia

La Amelia

Small Maya site with monumental architecture

Machaquila

Machaquila

Major Maya city with sculpted monuments.

Tamarindito

Tamarindito

Ancient Maya city on a hill escarpment.

Topoxte

Topoxte

Ancient Maya site on Lake Yaxha islands.

Cival

Cival

Preclassic Maya city with pyramids and plazas.

Nakum

Nakum

Restored Maya site with monumental architecture.

Nebaj

Nebaj

Pre-Columbian Maya site in Guatemala highlands

Zapote Bobal

Zapote Bobal

Maya site with palaces and pyramids.

Takalik Abaj

Takalik Abaj

Large Mesoamerican site with Olmec-Maya features.

El Zotz

El Zotz

Classic Period Maya city with temples.

Seibal

Seibal

Maya city with stelae and pyramids

El Baúl

El Baúl

Ixkun

Ixkun

Large Maya site with stone monuments.

Tres Islas

Tres Islas

Maya stelae and altar astronomical complex

Tayasal (archaeological site)

Tayasal (archaeological site)

Maya city with triadic pyramids and plazas.

Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park

Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park

Mayan Classic period urban and sacred structures

Uaxactun

Uaxactun

Ancient Maya city with temples and monuments.

Bilbao (Mesoamerican site)

Bilbao (Mesoamerican site)

Mesoamerican site with Classic Period sculptures

Cotzumalhuapa

Cotzumalhuapa

Extensive Late Classic Maya city zone

Dos Pilas

Dos Pilas

Maya city with monumental complexes

El Chal

El Chal

Pre-Columbian Maya site with ceremonial plazas

El Pilar

El Pilar

Ancient Maya city with plazas and temples

Kinal

Kinal

Maya city with fortifications and acropolis

Chocolá

Chocolá

Cancuén

Cancuén

Quiriguá

Quiriguá

Río Azul

Río Azul

Motul de San José

Motul de San José

Significant Maya civic-ceremonial center.