Ceibal
A Maya site on the Pasión River, reached by boat through the rainforest. It is known for its finely preserved Late Classic stelae.
Ceibal was a Maya city from the Classic period through the Terminal Classic. Its site contains several finely carved stelae depicting rulers in styles with foreign influences, along with a rare circular temple. To get there, drive about an hour from Flores to Sayaxché, take a boat up the Pasión River for about 40 minutes, and finish with a walk through the forest. Monkeys and waterbirds are often spotted along the way. Most visitors do it as a day trip. Entry costs little, and the site is relatively off the beaten path.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Actun Kan Caves
- Isla de Flores
- Ixpanpajul Natural Park
- ARCAS Wildlife Rescue Center
- Tayasal Viewpoint (Mirador del Rey Canek)
- Lake Petén Itzá
- Biotopo Cerro Cahuí
- Mundo Perdido, Tikal