Nakúm

Nakúm Review

The ceremonial center of Nakúm lies deep within the forest, connected to Tikal via jungle trails that are sometimes used for horseback expeditions. You can't visit during the rainy season, as you'll sink into mud up to your ankles. Even during the dry season, a four-wheel-drive vehicle with high clearance is a good idea. Explorer Alfred Tozzer rediscovered Nakúm in 1909, and began to assign certain structures descriptive names, some of which may not be accurate. Two building complexes, designated "North" and "South," and separated by a causeway, are visible. The south side has more excavated structures, including a 44-room "palace" (to use Tozzer's old terminology).