Mayan Equinox and Solstice 2024 in Guatemala

Guatemala has a few historical sacred sites located around Tikal and Uaxactún, which host authentic ritual performances carried out by indigenous people for thousands of years. Mayan people perform ancient rituals at sunrise and sunset when particular objects in craftily built temples are highlighted and ot sun—the astronomical prowess of the ancient Mayans is truly remarkable!​​ Make sure to check the calendar for the exact dates, because they might vary each year.

Places to See Mayan Ceremonies

Major sacrariums include the Temple of the Moon, the Temple of the Grand Jaguar, also known as Tikal Temple I, and the Temple of the Masks, known as Tikal Temple II. All of them are located within the Tikal National Park, the remains of an ancient civilization in the Guatemalan rainforest. The park is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) from the city of Flores, a great stop on your way to the temples

Schedule & Tickets

The Tikal temples are open for visitors from 6 am until 6 pm Monday through Sunday, but you can also purchase tickets for a sunrise entrance from 4 am until 6 am and for sunset entrance from 6 pm until 8 pm. Admission costs 150 Guatemalan Quetzal for foreigners, and sunrise and sunset tickets cost 100 Guatemalan Quetzal. There is also a museum at the site, the entry to which costs 30 Guatemalan Quetzal.