Hiking to El Mirador Archaeological Site, Guatemala Archives • Trans-Americas Journey

Hiking to El Mirador archaeological site in Guatemala combines archaeology and adventure during a jungle trek, and we explain it all in our 5-part travel guide series about this top adventure in Guatemala.

How to Trek to the El Mirador Archaeological Site in Guatemala

How to trek to El Mirador Mayan archaeological site in Guatemala, including choosing a tour company, what to bring, and what to expect.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-29T12:15:19-04:00December 13, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Camping, National Parks, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking

Ready for a Rest Day: Trekking to El Mirador Archaeological Site in Guatemala

An El Mirador rest day gave us time to explore the archaeological site in Guatemala as part of our jungle trek through the Peten region.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-27T17:08:28-04:00December 19, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Camping, National Parks, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking

Take the Long Way Home: Trekking to the El Mirador Archaeological Site in Guatemala

Our trek to El Mirador archaeological site in Guatemala took us through the jungle and the El Mirador Basin, including Nakbe and La Florida

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-29T12:14:03-04:00December 22, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Camping, National Parks, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking

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