Sunset tour in Yaxhá from Flores: Temple 216 at dusk

Climb to the highest temple at Yaxhá and watch the sun sink over the lagoon

A shared guided sunset tour from Flores to Yaxhá National Park in the Petén rainforest, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. A certified guide leads you through the Mayan archaeological site, then up Temple 216 (the tallest structure) to watch the sun set over the lagoon and jungle. The tour runs about seven hours and includes the guide and vehicle. Park entrance fees are paid separately in cash at the visitor center.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset tour at Yaxhá National Park

• Photograph Lake Peten Itza at Flores
• Depart Flores and travel to El Remate
• Stop at El Remate to pick up travelers
• Continue to Visitor Center and buy park tickets
• Drive to Yaxhá parking lot and start exploration
• Walk through Yaxhá archaeological site
• Ascend Temple 216 for sunset view
• Descend and walk back to bus
• Transfer back to Flores

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from the Isle of Flores in an air-conditioned van, where you'll meet other travelers heading to the same site. A 15-minute stop at El Remate lets you grab snacks or drinks before the drive continues toward Yaxhá. Once you reach the visitor center, you'll pay the park entrance fee (Q. 80 per person in Guatemalan currency, cash only) and then drive two kilometers to the parking lot where the walking portion begins.

Your certified guide leads you through the rainforest under the canopy, explaining the history and layout of this Mayan city: its squares, temples and astronomical complexes. The walk builds toward the main event: climbing Temple 216, the highest structure on the site. You reach the top as the afternoon light shifts, and from there you watch the sun descend toward the horizon, turning the Yaxhá lagoon and the surrounding jungle gold and red. After the descent, a night walk returns you to the vehicle for the transfer back to Flores.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport from Flores with hotel pickup.
• certified expert guide in English or Spanish.
• access to the archaeological site and Temple 216.
• night walk back to the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mayan World Travel Agency Tours And Treks

Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour, so you'll travel with other visitors and move at a set pace timed to reach Temple 216 at sunset. Choose it if you want a guide explaining the site's history and astronomy, and if watching the sunset from the highest temple matters more than flexibility or privacy.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What is Temple 216 and why climb it on this tour?

Temple 216 is the tallest structure at Yaxhá archaeological site. The tour saves the climb for late afternoon so you reach the summit as the sun sets, framing the lagoon and rainforest in golden light: the centerpiece of the experience.

Do I need to pay for park entry separately?

Yes. Park entrance costs Q. 80 per person (Guatemalan currency in cash), paid at the visitor center when you arrive. The guide service and transport are included in your tour price.

How long is the walk through the archaeological site?

The tour runs about seven hours total from Flores, including pickup, the drive, stops, and the return journey. The walking and climbing at Yaxhá itself takes place during the afternoon and early evening as you move toward Temple 216 for sunset.

What happens if the weather turns bad or the sunset is cloudy?

The tour proceeds as scheduled. Cloud cover can affect visibility of the sunset, but the climb to Temple 216 and the walk through the site continue regardless of weather conditions.