archaeological site in San José, El Petén, Guatemala
Nakbé is an early Maya archaeological site located in the Petén department of the Northern Lowlands of Guatemala.
Understand
editHistory
editAbandoned around the time of the rise of El Mirador, and it had somewhat of a resurgence during the Late Classic.
Landscape
editFlora and fauna
editClimate
editTropical rainy forest half of the year.
Get in
editWith mules and guide from El Mirador. This trip is usually done this way, but if you are on your way to Naachtun, you may be coming from Uaxactun.
Fees and permits
editNone. The two vigilantes (guards) are pleased when you sign their guest book. Odds are that the previous visitors were there a month before. One of them will go to a lot of effort to show you around. Tips are appreciated, especially hard liquor.
Get around
editSee
editEat
editDrink
editBring your own alcoholic beverages.
Sleep
editSee El Mirador.
Lodging
editHammocks and mosquito nets.