El Mirador trek is exciting and there is much more to discover, such as the finds of a possible battle on top of the Tigre pyramid, the biggest pyramid yet discovered in the world (according to National Geographic). These finds indicate that the Central Mexican city of Teotihuacan played some important role in the final chapters of the site's history.

Now, the archeologists excavating there say they have evidence now showing Mirador, this remote site almost no one has ever heard of, is home to the largest pyramid in the world by volume, the size of a football field that could rewrite the historical timeline of the Mayan civilization.

The Danta is the summit of the Mayan civilization… Come and explore one of the greatest legacies, the forgotten city of El Mirador.

The trail is operated by Turismo Aventura and people from Carmelita, the northernmost village of Petén located close to the Mexican border. This community was founded more than 60 years ago as an important base for chicle collection and processing.

Itinerary 5 days-4 nights   FROM FLORES : Minimum 2 person.

Day 1

Flores / Carmelita / Tintal Camp

6:30am

Meet at the hotel. Transfer to the sleepy jungle outpost of Carmelita. Load pack mules and start trek to El Tintal. Lunch on trail, at Archaeological site El Tintal where reconstruction of a AD600 site has recently been finished. Pass by the largest watering holes of this area. Overnight at Tintal camp. Hours on trail: 5-6

Day 2

Tintal / El Mirador

7:30 am

Hike or horseback ride all day to El Mirador (approx. 7 hrs.) Wildlife watching in late afternoon. Camping in El Mirador.

Day 3

El Mirador

Full day

Explore the giant Mayan pre-classic city of El Mirador. Over 2000 years old, many archeologists speculate that El Mirador was the first major organized settlement of the ancient Maya and of the New World. The ruins are of such staggering size and proportion that they dominate more popular sites like the ruins of Tikal. Their enormity suggests that a city-state government ruled the area, thus negating earlier held theories that only warring chieftains dominated the pre-classic Period. Among these buildings sit the temples of La Danta, the largest ever built by the Maya, over 18 stories tall with a base the size of three football fields and the triple pyramid of El Tigre with the marvelous stucco "tiger" face of Structure 34.

Day 4

El Mirador / Tintal

Breakfast and continue hike towards El Tintal. We get out early to ensure a full appreciation of the surroundings. All meals on trail and dinner in camp Time Permitting we will hike a small detour to the permanent watering hole of El Tintal. Here it is apparent how the Maya formed or broadened the watering holes for use for their large population in the pre-classic era. Hours on trail: 7-8

Day 5

Tintal – Carmelita / Flores

1:00 pm

Return begins back to Carmelita with camp at El Tintal or at an alternative camp (approx. 5 hrs.). Explore the nearby ruins and camp in El Tintal. We arrive in Carmelita in the afternoon of the fifth day. Transfer to Flores.

This Tour Package Includes:
Land Round trip transportation
Community guide (spanish)
All meals by description
Pack and riding  horses
Equipment for camping or hammocks
Water purified
First Aid

Additional option: English speaking guide

Very important: All participants need to be in good physical condition, prepared to cope with long hikes and rugged terrain. Hiking in the jungle is exciting, but also means being exposed to high temperatures and humidity. Virtually every day in the expedition is spent walking or riding horses. All times and routes are subject to change due to the weather or other unforeseen factors in the jungle.

What to Take:

Light and comfortable clothing
Summer Shoes, Tennis or other (March-May)
Winter Shoes, Boots light, not heavy (June-January)
It may take the two types, the route is quite variable.
Impermeable layer or
Hat
Insect repellent
Sunglasses
Flashlight (extra batteries)
Sunscreen
Personal medications
Camera,
Binoculars
Salty snacks for the route
A small backpack (personal things)
A luggage bag (takes the horse)