Hike Flores

This trail is operated by people from Carmelita, the northernmost village of the Petén located close to the Mexican border. This community was founded 60 years ago as an important base for chicle collection and processing. Chicle is the resin of the Chico Zapote tree, which forms the natural base of chewing gum. Another rainforest product is the xate palm frond which is used in floral arrangements. The villagers of Carmelita have always depended on the surrounding forest for their livelihood and have extracted these non-timber forest products in a sustainable manner. This trail explores the Lost Maya Empire of El Mirador. Legend has it that at its height, El Mirador was four times as grandiose as Tikal. This impressive site remains one of the most isolated and understudied of the great Mayan ruins. Although largely unexcavated, these ruins are still predominantly intact, protected by the dense jungle canopy which covers and protects them from erosion

The most impressive structure in the complex is the Tigre Pyramid, which stands at an unprecedented height of 18 stories, the tallest pyramid yet discovered in the Maya world, with a base the size of three football fields.
Over 200 other buildings in this gigantic complex still remain undiscovered. Come and explore El Mirador, one of the greatest legacies left by the Maya Civilization!

Day 1 Transport by 4x4 pickup to Carmelita. Arrival at Carmelita and traditional Guatemalan breakfast in a local “comedor” or café. Depart for campsite and the El Tintal archeological site. This is approximately an 8 hour trek. Stop for lunch on jungle path. Arrive at El Tintal and explore the ancient ruins. Set up camp at El Tintal.

Day 2 Early breakfast at El Tintal and departure toward chiclero/xatero camp. Hike or ride horse to the chicle/xate camp of Carrizal. (Approx. 7 hour trek.) Wildlife watching in late afternoon. Camp in Carrizal.

Day 3 Breakfast in the Carrizal. Hike or ride horses from Carrizal to the National Park of El Mirador (approximately 4 hours). Explore the giant Mayan Pre-classical 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 built by the Maya, sits in El Mirador. It is over 18 stories tall with a base the size of three football fields! The extensive site lies (for the most part) unexcavated and occupies over 16 sq. km. of primary forest. We have dinner and spend the night in Mirador.

USD $385,- with a minimum of 4 persons
Includes Transportation from Flores to Carmelita by a private minibus Transportation round trip. All meals by descriptions Local jungle guide , mules , Camping equipment Purified water.
Difficulty: DIFFICULT

What to bring / wear: Hiking boots, long trousers, wind or rain jacket, sun block, sun glasses, camera, binoculars, torch 2 liters of water, extra clothing, big back pack, snacks, mosquito repellent.

Day 4 Return and camp near the archeological ruins of El Tintal (approx. 8 hrs.). Explore the nearby ruins and camp in El Tintal.

Day 5 Breakfast at El Tintal. Afterwards we do the morning walk back to Carmelita from where our transport to FLores leaves.

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Return hike of Flores			This trail is operated by people from Carmelita, the northernmost village of the Petén located close to the Mexican border. This community was founded 60 years ago as an important base for chicle collection and processing. Chicle is the resin of the Chico Zapote tree, which forms the natural base of chewing gum. Another rainforest product is the xate palm frond which is used in floral arrangements. The villagers of Carmelita have always depended on the surrounding forest for their livelihood and have extracted these non-timber forest products in a sustainable manner. This trail explores the Lost Maya Empire of El Mirador. Legend has it that at its height, El Mirador was four times as grandiose as Tikal. This impressive site remains one of the most isolated and understudied of the great Mayan ruins. Although largely unexcavated, these ruins are still predominantly intact, protected by the dense jungle canopy which covers and protects them from erosion The most impressive structure in the complex is the Tigre Pyramid, which stands at an unprecedented height of 18 stories, the tallest pyramid yet discovered in the Maya world, with a base the size of three football fields. Over 200 other buildings in this gigantic complex still remain undiscovered. Come and explore El Mirador, one of the greatest legacies left by the Maya Civilization! Day 1 Transport by 4x4 pickup to Carmelita. Arrival at Carmelita and traditional Guatemalan breakfast in a local “comedor” or café. Depart for campsite and the El Tintal archeological site. This is approximately an 8 hour trek. Stop for lunch on jungle path. Arrive at El Tintal and explore the ancient ruins. Set up camp at El Tintal. Day 2 Early breakfast at El Tintal and departure toward chiclero/xatero camp. Hike or ride horse to the chicle/xate camp of Carrizal. (Approx. 7 hour trek.) Wildlife watching in late afternoon. Camp in Carrizal. Day 3 Breakfast in the Carrizal. Hike or ride horses from Carrizal to the National Park of El Mirador (approximately 4 hours). Explore the giant Mayan Pre-classical 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 built by the Maya, sits in El Mirador. It is over 18 stories tall with a base the size of three football fields! The extensive site lies (for the most part) unexcavated and occupies over 16 sq. km. of primary forest. We have dinner and spend the night in Mirador. USD $385,- with a minimum of 4 persons Includes Transportation from Flores to Carmelita by a private minibus Transportation round trip. All meals by descriptions Local jungle guide , mules , Camping equipment Purified water. Difficulty: DIFFICULT What to bring / wear: Hiking boots, long trousers, wind or rain jacket, sun block, sun glasses, camera, binoculars, torch 2 liters of water, extra clothing, big back pack, snacks, mosquito repellent. Day 4 Return and camp near the archeological ruins of El Tintal (approx. 8 hrs.). Explore the nearby ruins and camp in El Tintal. Day 5 Breakfast at El Tintal. Afterwards we do the morning walk back to Carmelita from where our transport to FLores leaves. El Mirador










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