Helicopter Tour to El Mirador and its Monumental Pyramids
El Mirador is considered the complex of ancient cities of the Pre-Classic period, 900 to 1000 years before Tikal, has 13 roads and the Danta is considered one of the tallest pyramids in the world, said the architect. And recently, Nat Geo has been conducting in-depth studies to learn more about it. This is a unique tour, flying through the Mayan jungle to reach the place that was once an important part of the Kan Kingdom or Kingdom of the Serpent. It is known that this ancient city was connected to others by one or more Maya causeways, called "sacbé" and some were up to 20 km long.
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Helicopter Tour to El Mirador and its Monumental Pyramids
Pickup included
What's included in Helicopter Tour to El Mirador and its Monumental Pyramids
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will arrive at the place where we will board the helicopter to start our flight to the archaeological site of El Mirador.
Parque Nacional El Mirador
Preclassic archaeological site and city located in the Maya Biosphere Reserve in northern Guatemala known as the cradle of the Mayan civilization. According to archaeologists it was occupied between 900 BC and was finally abandoned around 450 AD. New discoveries show that the city was interconnected with other contemporary cities by an extensive network of causeways up to 20 meters wide and about 177 km long. The archaeological site of El Mirador is one of the most voluminous man-made structures on earth and one of the tallest in Mesoamerica at 72 meters called La Danta.
Inclusions
- Helicopter
- Box Lunch (Vegetarian and vegan options available)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Any other not mentioned in this program
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We ask everyone to be ready 20 minutes before pick-up time, as our transportation may be a few minutes early or late.
Meeting / End Points
- You can ask your driver to take you to this hotel, they all know the place.
