National park · Guatemala

QuiriguáQuiriguá Archaeological Park

Visit Quiriguá: pay the entry fee (≈Q50, check), take the bus from Guatemala City (≈US$30, ~Q230) and explore the main plaza and stelae in the morning; go in the dry season (Nov–Apr) for best walking conditions.

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UNESCO World Heritage 2012Some areas permit-onlyChecked Sep 2026

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Area

1 km² (0 sq mi)0 sq mi (1 km²)

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Established

1970

Best months

Nov–Apr

UNESCO

World Heritage

Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…

Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
Guatemala ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Guatemala's Migration Institute or a Guatemalan consulate. Guatemala shares a Central America border agreement (CA-4) with El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, so your permitted stay may count across all four.
Guatemala ↗Hike volcanoes (Acatenango, Pacaya) only with registered guides and check eruption alerts; Fuego is highly active.
Guatemala ↗Avoid public chicken buses between cities: they are frequent targets of robbery. Use tourist shuttles or private transport.

At a glance

Country: Guatemala
Area: 1 km² (0 sq mi)0 sq mi (1 km²); Site covers roughly 0.5 km²; exact boundaries may vary (check).
Established: 1970
Best months: Nov–Apr
Permits: For some areas

Quiriguá is a UNESCO‑listed Maya archaeological site in eastern Guatemala, renowned for its towering stelae and zoomorph sculptures, with a compact layout that includes a museum, plaza, acropolis and ballcourt within walking distance.

Decide

Why go, which months, and what lives here when

At a glance

Status

UNESCO World Heritage · 2012Maya Site.

Size and age

1 km² (0 sq mi)0 sq mi (1 km²) · national park since 1970

Site covers roughly 0.5 km²; exact boundaries may vary (check).

Why go

See some of the tallest Maya stelae and zoomorph sculptures.
Explore a compact site with a museum, plaza, acropolis and ballcourt within walking distance.

When to go

12-month verdict

JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprBest
MayCaution
JunCaution
JulCaution
AugCaution
SepCaution
OctCaution
NovBest
DecBest

JanDry, cool.
FebDry, pleasant.
MarDry, warm.
AprEnd of dry season.
MayStart of rains.
JunRainy.
JulRainy.
AugRainy.
SepRainy.
OctTransition.
NovDry again.
DecDry, cooler.

Wildlife and nature calendar

Seasons shift by weeks each year

Wildlife and nature calendar for Quiriguá
What	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tropical birdsNov–Apr · Common in the surrounding forest.	yes	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no	no	no	yes	yes

Arrive & move

Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are

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How to get there

From Guatemala City

Bus from Fuente del Norte station, change at Rio Hondo and Los Amates; total fare about US$30 (~Q230).

5–6 h

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From Rio Dulce

Local bus or taxi north along the road to Los Amates, then a short walk to the site.

1–1.5 h

Zones and sectors

Zones of Quiriguá
Zone	What is there	Access
Main entrance & museum	Ticket office, small museum, parking.	Open daily; ticket required.
Gran Plaza	Large open plaza with stelae A‑F and zoomorphs.	Open with entry ticket.
Acropolis area	Palace ruins, ballcourt remains.	Open with entry ticket.

Sketch map

Approximate — not for navigation

Coordinates from Wikidata; approximate for visitor orientation.

1Quiriguá site gate · Gate≈15.271, -89.041Map ↗
2Los Amates town · Town≈15.274, -89.077Map ↗
3Gran Plaza · Viewpoint≈15.269, -89.040Central plaza with the tallest Maya stelae and zoomorphs.Map ↗

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GPX waypoints · approximate

3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.

Coordinates from Wikidata; approximate for visitor orientation.

See & do

Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking

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Top experiences

ViewpointsEasy1–2 hStelae walkFollow the marked path around the plaza to see the tallest Maya stone monuments.

TrailsModerate1 hAcropolis explorationUneven stone steps; watch for loose slabs.

CultureEasy30 minSite museum visitDisplays of artifacts and context for the stelae.

Practical

Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong

Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related

Entry fees and permits

GTQ ranges · check

Fees for Quiriguá
Item	Range	Per	Note
Entry ticket	GTQ 50–70	person	Check current price at gate.

Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.

Entry ticket permit or guide

Buy at the site gate near the museum.

Park rules

Drones, guides, camping and more

Guides: Not required for the main site, but a guide can explain inscriptions.
Camping: Not allowed within the archaeological zone.
Photography: Allowed, but no flash inside the museum.

Where to stay

Near the park

Posada Quiriguá

Rustic lodge in Los Amates garden; basic amenities.

Near the park

Hotel Royal

Simple rooms in Los Amates; price ≈Q150 per night.

Safety

Heat medium

Carry water, wear hat; visit early morning in hot months.

Slippery stones low

Wear sturdy shoes; watch footing on steps.

How much daylight do you have?

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Date

Time out

Finding the local time zone…

Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.

Accessibility

Main entrance area is reachable by car with a short walk.

Visiting lightly

Support local lodgings in Los Amates.
Do not purchase unofficial 'langur' tours (not applicable here).

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to enter Quiriguá?

Entry is about Q50–Q70 per person; check the gate for the current price.

What are the best hikes in Quiriguá?

The site is compact; the main walk around the plaza and up to the acropolis takes 1–2 hours and covers the key monuments.

When is the best time to visit Quiriguá?

Visit in the dry season, November to April, for comfortable walking and clear skies.

How do I get to Quiriguá from Guatemala City?

Take a bus from Fuente del Norte station (≈US$30, ~Q230); change at Rio Hondo and Los Amates, then a short walk to the site.

Where can I stay near Quiriguá?

Budget options include Posada Quiriguá and Hotel Royal in Los Amates; larger hotels are available in Rio Dulce.

Deep dive

Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go

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Sources

secondaryWikidata – Quiriguá
secondaryWikivoyage: Quirigua, revision 5329511 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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