Aguateca

Located on a natural cliff 80 meters above Petexbatún lagoon, Aguateca contains 704 structures connected by stone walls extending 4,506 meters.

The settlement reached its peak in 761 CE when royal families from Dos Pilas moved to Aguateca, leading to rapid population growth and urban development.

Archaeological investigations revealed numerous artifacts, monuments, and stelae that demonstrate the complex social organization and ceremonial practices of Maya civilization.

Access to the site requires a boat journey through the Petexbatún lagoon, followed by a hike through the tropical forest of southern Guatemala.

A natural fault line creates a deep chasm through the center of Aguateca, forming a natural defensive barrier that protected the ancient settlement.

GPS coordinates: 16.39704,-90.20358

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:48