JUNGLE TREK
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Macaw Adventure is an archaeological expedition in the jungle of Petén, which is the largest department of Guatemala and declared National and Cultural monument of Guatemala and also a Protected Natural Reserve. The site of El Mirador is of great importance in the Mayan history due to the fact that is the largest archaeological site of all, is four times larger than Tikal. The goal of our expedition is to offer the chance to discover and learn about Guatemala’s archaeological sites and promote the cultural integration with authentic mayan towns and inhabitants. |
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GUACAMAYA AVENTURES code :
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El Mirador: 4 nights - 5 days El Mirador: 4 nights and 5 days |
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This community was established
60 years ago and it survives from the extraction of “chicle” the resin
of the “chicozapote” tree, which is the base of the chewing gum. They
also extract the “xate” that is sold for the purpose of floral decorations.
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This expedition will take us
to the pre-classic archaeological site of El Mirador where powerful
monarchs ruled the city. This site is incredible is very isolated and
it is still being studied by famous world wide archeologists. The pyramids
are protected by the vegetation and they intent to keep it that way
for the conservation of the structures. |
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Day
1: All morning ride on a 4x4 until the township of Carmelita. We will have breakfast at a local “comedor” Afterwards we start our trek in the jungle towards “El Nacimieto” –Lunch- We will be taken in by a camping site of chicleros that will share with you their stories of the jungle.  |
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Day 2: Trek and horse back ride to a xate and chicle camp called Carrizal. Observation of the flora and fauna, howling monkeys and other animals. We will spend the night in that camp. |
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Day 3: Trek from El Carrizal to El Mirador. We will explore the site of the pre-classic period. Many archaeologists think that this is the first Mayan City and dates before Christ. The ruins are similar to the ones in Tikal. The size of the city suggest that a very powerful government ruled the place. In El Mirador you will admire the tallest temple ever built by all the Mayan Empire. This temple, known as “El Tigre” is the most impressive structure of all the site and its height is over 80 meters, a size only compared with 3 foot ball fields. There are also other 200 structures inside the site, which is very big and most of the pyramids are still covered by vegetation. The reserve takes up to 16 squared km. of forest where we will set camp and rest for the next day. |
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Day 4
and 5 We begin our gurney back to the civilization and on the way back we pass by other archaeological site called El Tintal that we will explore with a local guide. We continue back to Carmelita and we will get there after mid day of the fifth day |
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The reservation
must be made at least 30 days in advance with a minimum of four participants
that are in the physical conditions of making long walks almost 7 or
8 hours by day. |
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What is included with the price: Local
indigenous guide in Spanish. Options What
to bring? |
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