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El Mirador Jungle Trek

Guatemala · North America · Multi-day trek · score 70/100

At a glance

CountriesGuatemala
ContinentNorth America
RegionPeten (Maya Biosphere Reserve)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length80 km
Typical duration5 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude300 m
Best seasonNov-May (dry season)
StartCarmelita (near Flores)
EndEl Mirador ruins (return to Carmelita)
Permit / guideGuide required (organized trek)
Special gearnone (guided, mule-supported expedition)

Score

70/100
Scenery
24/35
Fame
15/25
Uniqueness
19/20
Logistics
12/20

Multi-day jungle trek to vast Preclassic Maya ruins (La Danta pyramid); mule-supported

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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