Tikal National Park is a national park located in Guatemala, in the northern region of the Petén Department.
Today, Tikal National Park's main tourist attraction is the classical, Mayan city Tikal, which is surrounded by a dense, lush forest.
Tikal National Park makes up part of the global Man and the Biosphere Programme, within the Maya Biosphere Reserve.Because of its lush and varied ecosystem, many species of plants and animals thrive within the park boundaries. Five species of cats reside within the park, including the jaguar and puma, along with several species of monkeys and anteaters. In addition, more than 300 species of birds are found in the park, including the crane hawk and the ocellated turkey.
