Tikal Ticket, Hours, Sunrise, and Sunset Entry Guide

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.

_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’re based in Flores, arrange 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.

Sources

• Boletos MCD - Tikal ticket portal
• Boletos MCD - access hours and admission types
• Boletos MCD - foreign visitor ticket prices
• UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Tikal National Park