Scholars believe that the ancient city of Yaxha was a vacation destination for Maya nobility in the Classic period, and the natural splendor of the area certainly supports this theory. 

Yaxha National Park covers nearly 40,000 hectares in Guatemala’s Petén region and encompasses a number of ruined cities. 

Explore the park with a private guide. He will identify droves of spectacular birds, monkeys moving in the trees overhead, and ultimately lead you to the tops of temples to enjoy sprawling views.