Forest Ecology Continues at Tikal

Tikal
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For the second week of Forest Ecology, our group headed off to Tikal, Guatemala. We enjoyed learning about the Mayan history in the region as well as exploring the national park that surrounds the ruins. We had an excellent tour guide from Flores, Yolanda, whose guesthouse we also stayed in after our day in Tikal. Yolanda did a great job of showing us aspects of forest ecology in the park, and explaining the traditional uses of plants. The ruins at Tikal are incredible and span a large region. It was cool to imagine the ancient city that once existed there.