Uaxactún lies in Guatemala’s Petén department, within the forested Maya lowlands north of Tikal. It is not only a set of ancient buildings: the archaeological park sits beside a present-day community whose livelihoods and stewardship are connected to the surrounding forest. Guatemala’s protected-areas portal describes Uaxactún as a major Maya destination and notes community management of forest products such as allspice, ramón nut, xate palm and chicle.
The route is part of the visit. The official tourism portal directs travelers from Flores along the CA-13 toward El Remate and Tikal, then through Tikal’s entrance checkpoint; visitors heading onward to Uaxactún must pay the Uaxactún admission there and continue from the parking area along about 23 kilometres of unpaved road. At the Uaxactún gate, a community representative receives visitors. Road conditions and travel time can vary, so confirm locally before setting out.
