Tikal National Park lies in northern Guatemala. It is located within the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR), and is one of the core zones of the reserve. The park stretches across 57,582 ha. The park features striking ruins, mainly from the classic Maya period.
The landscape of the national park is generally rolling. To the northwest, there is a range of hills. From southeast to northwest the area is crossed by mid-altitude highlands with a flatter topography. From southwest to northeast, the area is covered by lowland forest that stretches as far as the park boundaries and is split only in the highest reaches of the central area of Tikal. The surface layer of organic matter is shallow, with an underlying layer of clay-like soil that lies on top of limestone. According to data provided by Tikal's meteorological station, the climate in the area is mainly warm and humid, although there is no clearly defined dry season. Average annual temperatures is 23.9° C. Relative air humidity rates 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%.