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Temple I rising above the forest inside Tikal National Park in Guatemala

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Tikal Ticket, Hours, Sunrise, and Sunset Entry Guide

Tikal is a UNESCO-listed Maya city in the forest, but the practical trip depends on buying the right ticket for the right hour.

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Tikal is a UNESCO-listed Maya city in the forest, but the practical trip depends on buying the right ticket for the right hour. Treat regular entry and sunrise or sunset access as separate products with separate rules.

As checked on 5 May 2026, the official MCD ticket site lists regular entry from 06:00-18:00, sunrise entry from 04:00-06:00, and sunset entry from 18:00-20:00. Foreign visitor prices are Q150 for park entry and Q100 for each sunrise or sunset add-on.

What to know first

  • Regular park access is daily 06:00-18:00.
  • Sunrise access is about 04:00-06:00; sunset access is 18:00-20:00.
  • Special access requires both a valid regular park ticket and the matching tour ticket, plus an authorized guide.
  • Foreign visitor prices are Q150 park entry, Q100 sunrise, Q100 sunset, Q30 museum, Q50 Uaxactun, and Q50 camping.
  • Children under 10 enter free; on 5 May 2026 the official page warned that foreign-issued card processing was temporarily unavailable.
Temple I rising above the forest inside Tikal National Park in Guatemala
Temple I rising above the forest inside Tikal National Park in Guatemala

_Image: Wikimedia Commons, Arian Zwegers._

Build the ticket correctly

If you want sunrise or sunset, add the regular park ticket first, then add the sunrise or sunset ticket. The special ticket alone does not satisfy the official access condition.

Guide and transport timing

Regular hours allow independent visiting, but special hours require an authorized guide. If you are based in Flores, lock in the early-morning or late-return transport before relying on the ticket.

Rules inside the park

Digital tickets are accepted, but keep the ticket throughout the visit. Follow marked routes, respect restricted areas, do not climb unauthorized structures, and do not feed wildlife.

Check payment before departure

The card notice can change. If foreign cards are still blocked, confirm a local-card, operator, or on-site payment option before leaving for Tikal.

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