The pre-Columbian ruins of the Central Acropolis rise on the southern edge of the Great Plaza at Tikal National Park, Guatemala. The site was a major Maya city. The acropolis stands adjacent to Temple I and Temple II, which are Tikal’s most famous attractions. Click the above image to enlarge, click to view my high-resolution photo gallery, or click to read my travel guide “A Visitor’s Guide to Tikal National Park.”