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Fruit from the cajones tree.

Complex Q pyramid in Tikal National Park.

Complex Q with smooth alters. There are twin pyramids in this complex, yet this is the only one that has been unearthed.

Complex Q pyramid.

A picture of Yax Ain II is etched into the stela 22. Alter 10 shows men who are tied up.

Tarantula along a trail in Tikal National Park.

Termite ball along a trail in Tikal National Park.

Temple 5C-49, otherwise known as Templo Talud-Tablero, in the Lost World part of Tikal National Park.

On top of temple 5C-49 in the Lost World, Tikal National Park.

The Great Pyramid located in the Lost World area of Tikal National Park is the oldest known building.

Unearthed part of the Great Pyramid.

Temple IV as seen from the ground.

From Temple IV, the Two Headed Snake Temple, you can look over the jungle canopy and see other temples peaking up to the east. Built in 740 A.D., it is the tallest temple in the park and in Mesoamerica.

This section of Tikal National Park appeared as Planet Yavin in Star Wars, Episode IV.

Coatimundi.

Hidden mask (face).

Pyramid with hidden mask.

Temple III, The Great Priest Temple.

Stela 6.

Allspice tree. The leaves smell just like the spice in your kitchen. The tree is also used for medicinal purposes.

North Acropolis in Tikal National Park.

Stela featuring elaborate carvings are found throughout the park.

Chac stucco mask, Temple 33, North Acropolis.

Temple II, The Temple of Masks, so named because of the masks that guard the entry. This temple was to honor Lady Kalajuun Une' Mo', the wife of ruler Jasaw Chan K'awiil I.