One of the most significant cities during the Mayan civilization is Yaxha. This city is a part of the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park. The well preserved forest and the Yaxha lagoon are its pride. The lagoon is considered to be Maya Biosphere's most important water systems.
The True Beauty Of The Yaxha Archaeological Site
The archaeological site of Yaxha is the third largest, following El Mirador and Tikal. It is composed of more than 500 ancient structures including 40 stalae, 9 temple pyramids, 13 altars, 2 ball courts and a series of causeways or scabe'ob that connect the central, north as well as east acropolis. Visitors can climb the 9 pyramids as they are safe and the wooden stairs are strongly constructed. Being on the top of the partially restored Temple 216 will give you a breathtaking view of the rest of the pyramids, the jungles and lakes. Moreover, you can hear the sound of birds and Howler monkeys.
The Maler Group, the North Acropolis and the astronomical observatory structure are its other interesting attractions. The Maler Group is a complex with twin temples which is comparable to that of Tikal twin temples. The North Acropolis is bordered by 3 temples while the observatory tower is popular even if it remains unnamed.
A Perfect Place To Go Bird Watching
This ancient city of the Mayans is now an ideal destination for nature lovers and archaeology enthusiasts. This site was part of the main ancient Mayan civilizations and was rediscovered in the year 1904 through continued excavation. The ruins are a part of the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park and are also located on the southeast part of the Tikal National Park. The Yaxha lagoon is surrounded by tropical rainforest that houses a number of Neotropical varieties of flora and fauna.
This site offers great bird watching opportunities and experience just like in Tikal. Seeing exotic bird species is best enjoyed as there is less human traffic. The best place to see flocks of white-fronted Parrot, red-lored Parrot, white-crowned Parrot and Mealy parrot is at the observatory pyramid.
In the forest of Yaxha, you will be able to see a lot of bird species such as Tawny-crowned Greenlet, Pale-billed Woodpecker, Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, Crane Hawk, Short-billed Pigeon, Brown-hooded Parrot, Killed-billed Toucan, Bat Falcon, Plain Chachalaca, Brown Jay, Slaty-tailed trogon and Blue Bunting.
This is definitely the best site to go bird watching as it is less crowded and the best bird watching tours are offered here.
The True Beauty Of The Yaxha Archaeological Site
The archaeological site of Yaxha is the third largest, following El Mirador and Tikal. It is composed of more than 500 ancient structures including 40 stalae, 9 temple pyramids, 13 altars, 2 ball courts and a series of causeways or scabe'ob that connect the central, north as well as east acropolis. Visitors can climb the 9 pyramids as they are safe and the wooden stairs are strongly constructed. Being on the top of the partially restored Temple 216 will give you a breathtaking view of the rest of the pyramids, the jungles and lakes. Moreover, you can hear the sound of birds and Howler monkeys.
The Maler Group, the North Acropolis and the astronomical observatory structure are its other interesting attractions. The Maler Group is a complex with twin temples which is comparable to that of Tikal twin temples. The North Acropolis is bordered by 3 temples while the observatory tower is popular even if it remains unnamed.
A Perfect Place To Go Bird Watching
This ancient city of the Mayans is now an ideal destination for nature lovers and archaeology enthusiasts. This site was part of the main ancient Mayan civilizations and was rediscovered in the year 1904 through continued excavation. The ruins are a part of the Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park and are also located on the southeast part of the Tikal National Park. The Yaxha lagoon is surrounded by tropical rainforest that houses a number of Neotropical varieties of flora and fauna.
This site offers great bird watching opportunities and experience just like in Tikal. Seeing exotic bird species is best enjoyed as there is less human traffic. The best place to see flocks of white-fronted Parrot, red-lored Parrot, white-crowned Parrot and Mealy parrot is at the observatory pyramid.
In the forest of Yaxha, you will be able to see a lot of bird species such as Tawny-crowned Greenlet, Pale-billed Woodpecker, Sulphur-rumped Flycatcher, Crane Hawk, Short-billed Pigeon, Brown-hooded Parrot, Killed-billed Toucan, Bat Falcon, Plain Chachalaca, Brown Jay, Slaty-tailed trogon and Blue Bunting.
This is definitely the best site to go bird watching as it is less crowded and the best bird watching tours are offered here.
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