Tikal is the ancient capital of the Mayans. This temple is used for ceremonies and astronomical observations. It is over 200 feet high. The staircase is very steep, maybe 30 degrees.

"Roughing it" in Tikal with the other Americans and Canadians, maybe afew other foreigners. The water is perfectly clear and warmed to temperature just right for swimming.

This is a good view of what the temples, or pyramids are really like: huge and steep.