Rio Azul is a Mayan ruin in El Peten in Guatemala.
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The Maya site is embedded in the Rio Azul National Park. Where there are numerous other Mayan ruins. In total, an estimated 400,000 people lived here during the Classical Period (200 to 800 AD). Rio Azul was one of the largest sites and from the 4th century. settled AD. Probably the city was with Tikal allied. The city had one of the largest irrigation systems in the entire Maya world and was certainly able to gain the boom and prosperity from this circumstance. Finds also show contacts to other cities such as El Pilar (Belize) in Belize. In 530 AD, however, the city was completely destroyed and then abandoned. The assumption that the city not far away Calakmul was responsible for it cannot be dismissed out of hand, since this was the arch enemy of Tikal. A short time later, however, the city was repopulated, but could no longer achieve its old size and was finally in the 9th century. AD completely abandoned.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Flores (Guatemala)
By train
In the street
Although the ruined city is very far away, it can be reached via a path with a 4x4 vehicle during the dry season. But tours are also started directly here Flores (Guatemala) organized. These can cover the topic of security and overnight accommodation, as you should plan one day each for the journey and return. It is also advisable to have a local guide with you in the somewhat confusing ruins.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
There are numerous places here, which are surrounded by a total of over 700 structures. The largest structure is 47 meters high and there is also a ball playground, over 50 steles and 17 altars. Many of the steles are provided with reliefs, but the many chambers are a specialty, in which the original painting can still be seen in some cases.
