EXPLORING ANCIENT MAYAN RUINS! - Tikal - Guatemala Series | Episode 14

Today I finally explored the beautiful ancient Mayan city Tikal in Guatemala! I start the day in Flores, a city about an hour away, where I catch a shuttle out to Tikal. It was such a magical day walking around there and soaking up all the mystery and beauty. This is definitely a lengthier vlog and I hope you all enjoy it! Thanks for sticking by my side Pikeys! It means more to me than you know. Until next time.
March 10, 2018
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[@JordanPike]

Thanks for watching everyone! Make sure to subscribe for more travel videos like this one. 👍🏻 And dang, Guatemala is beautiful! 😍

[@HDCMLP]

This is awesome thanks for visiting my beautiful country 🇬🇹

[@JordanPike]

Thank you for watching! Beautiful country!!

[@mandainwonderland333]

I am insanely jealous of this adventure. I cannot wait to visit!

[@gazof-the-north1980]

The Mayans were brilliant. They built a city in the middle of the forest. The forest was both a natural defence and a supermarket to them - It gave them sustenance. Thanks for sharing this.

[@LifeinaBus]

This episode was absolutely amazing! You really nailed it on the head here brother! So happy to see your face on my Subscriptions feed! You definitely made me want to get back to editing our next episode! Been struggling recently with lack of motivation but now I'm seriously really motivated! Thanks so much bro and can't wait to see another installment in this Guatemala series! MUCH LOVE!

[@PyrozPlayground]

Dude, this is so awesome! I'm jelly you get to see all these amazing locations!

[@julianaestrada8986]

I am up late tonight watching videos of tikal and Belize, my family and I visited this wonderful park a year ago and im missing traveling. Thank you for this great video and bringing back memories :)

[@JordanPike]

I'm so happy it helped bring you back there :) hope you can travel again soon!

[@Nameless-dw5nv]

You were one hour earlier than me :D

[@khloeruby6022]

So cool to watch! You're so fun to watch too! I definitely wouldn't mind exploring with you :P

[@fitoparedes232]

Thanks for visiting my land, welcome to Guatemala 😀every $,you spend for coming here you contributed preserving this beautiful park Tikal is not only to Guatemala Tikal is part,off the world, Tikal is you home welcome any time every one.

[@reinacolay6783]

Great video . Never saw someone marathons Tikal before. Awesome!

[@jasminesinclair8382]

Yes. So glad your vlogs are back!!!

[@rafaeloliva4656]

Thank you brother hope you enjoy the The pyramids awesome footage I’m a US citizen I was born in Guatemala and I could not help but you enjoy your journey

[@JordanPike]

It was an amazing experience! So glad you enjoyed coming along. :)

[@cuzcatlanan-an-ish7696]

Thanks for the vid . I really really enjoyed your vid .👍🏼 What an amazing place . -TIKAL - Its on the bucket list of things to do . Cheers mate

[@MrChico725]

GREAT VIDEO!! Even without the drone footage or breaking the rules! You’re awesome!

[@herbykinobi]

Cool video. I just adventured to Tikal yesterday. Awesome

[@ChrisandKen]

Great video, well done! We went to Tikal this year when there were no people around. Truly a special experience! Glad you made it back to the entrance in time :D

[@JordanPike]

Thanks so much! Wow, that sounds amazing! I bet it was. Haha, me too ;)

[@angelicarodriguez6687]

I'm happy that you went to visit the Ruins of Tikal

[@jaclynsara7285]

This is so crazy I had a dream last night I was up there at the alter making an offering for protection....wow!!! Trippy

[@JordanPike]

That is crazy! 😮

[@formica96panda]

you now are officially my favourite channel :)

[@JordanPike]

That is so cool!! Enjoy!! ☺️

[@bunburychic9755]

I watched your Guate videos..awesome work!!! I went to Tikal years ago and didn't mind paying extra for a tour guide. The howling monkeys are a trip!

[@JordanPike]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@carloschaj6965]

Can please someone give this bro some 6pack beer for that run, great video. Welcome bk again in Guatemala.

[@edgarcotzojay833]

that was a nice video. Thank you for visiting GUATEMALA

[@osielvelasquez775]

Gracias por visitar mi país, estoy seguro que tuviste una bonita experiencia y estoy seguro que te quedaron ganas de volver nuevamente, y yo que soy de Guate.. no conozco todavía, pero no pierdo las esperanzas de visitar algún día, y me acabo de suscribir, y muy buen video.

[@Sabrina-01]

Hey when your ready .I will buy a ticket for you . Houston is nice .

[@patriciaandaya4830]

Hello Jordan, I'm a Social Studies teacher in CA. We just completed covering The Americas and I came across your video. I enjoyed it and shared it with my class to give them a glimpse of the places and civilizations we will cover this year. FYI, i had to skip the sections where you cursed, but overall they enjoyed it.

[@JordanPike]

Glad to hear it! Yeah, sorry about that. I always kind of debate where to stand on the language. I want to be authentic, but family and school friendly is also nice. Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@lilianordonez22]

Hi Jordan!! I am new here, I just watched this video and I really love it. I think you deserved more subscribers 🙂. I will continue watching the videos that you have from my beautiful Guatemala. Blessing for you and your family. 🙏

[@JordanPike]

Thanks so much Lilian! I'm really glad you enjoyed it :) Enjoy my adventures in Guatemala! I just put out a really fun new video as well if you're interested!

[@lilianordonez22]

@@JordanPike Of course!! I will watch it, thanks a lot !!

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Such a wonderful place and amazing vlog. Thanks for sharing. ✌️

[@JordanPike]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@Mahalaleel77]

Thank you Americano for visiting us! Please come back. I like your videos because you are a very enthusiastic man!

[@jschlatt]

Those temples are sick!!

[@JordanPike]

That's my boy!

[@MonkeyHouseNA]

hey mr schlatt. funny seeing you here

[@gabymonterroso41]

Great video. I just loved the vibes at tikal... Greetings from Guatemala City

[@JordanPike]

Tikal is amazing. Thank you for watching. Greetings from South Dakota, USA!

[@maibelygiron4370]

Thanks for the video, 🥰 Loved it

[@Flvdpol]

Thank you so much for that beautifull video, thanks for coming to my country, big hug buddy!

[@JordanPike]

Big hug in return! Thank you for having me!

[@javieroxlaj5498]

An incredible experience in TIKAL...!!!

[@amatitlan4699]

great tour my country is one the best for adventures. greetings from california a new sub.

[@stevenvictor08]

This is an awesome video!

[@bryanmarroquin5346]

I’m from Guatemala 🇬🇹 I live in Sioux Falls going in may to Tikal great video 🔥🔥

[@javieroxlaj5498]

Another Great VID thanks so much...!!!

[@amsmorales2193]

Very nice and exciting trip in Guatemala. Nice video.🖒

[@JordanPike]

Thanks so much!

[@Sirena1]

Great vlog! And that loud animal sound was a howler monkey 😁

[@0RTMA]

I got 10 extra credit points for watching and writing about your video hahaha Thanks for that! Keep up the good work!

[@JordanPike]

Lol, that's amazing man. Well done to you for doing the work! That's really cool some teachers are cool with stuff like this these days.

[@summerfox9292]

Awesome video, congrats. I am from Guatemala and never been there (what a shame). Appreciating your video will make me go visit one day

[@JordanPike]

So glad you enjoyed it man. I love Guatemala! Hope you can make it there one day.

[@exoressdelivers70]

Adolfo...90% of all Guatemalans are direct descendants of the Maya. So you are probably Mayan and you are looking at your ancestors cities and monuments.

[@cmjones222]

Love Tikal, I dont know how you made it up so many temples.

[@JhonnyBoi]

13:30 that was the Howler Monkey. Much bigger than the spider monkeys you saw. Great video!

[@ronalmorales2347]

Gracias por Visitar mi hermoso pais Me encantan Tus videos . Gracias por enseñar lo lindo es Guatemala . Bendiciones

[@JordanPike]

¡Muchas gracias por vernos! Amo a Guatemala.

[@brendapdoes7481]

I remember going and it was very dark and we were being chased by a jaguar lol

[@lolboiii6062]

cap

[@brendapdoes7481]

@@lolboiii6062 not chased but followed by one 👁👄👁

[@MarcoPerez-dp9md]

Saludos desde Atlanta excelente video de mi bella Guatemala

[@stevesargent4831]

Nice one you are really good at this ,all the best

[@JordanPike]

Thank you Steve! Really appreciate the kind words. Take care!

[@luisorozco7972]

Thanks by the video God Bless you, my Country Guatemala Beautiful. Thank you for visiting my Blessed land of God, Guatemala , Maya World's heart and of the Mayan Empire

[@franciscoroche183]

Great adventure in a great country

[@israelrodas6232]

Great great great video I am happy to see that you are having fun in Guatemala 🇬🇹👍 saludos

[@JordanPike]

Thanks much for the kind words! Hope to hear from you more in the future!

[@israelrodas6232]

Yes

[@muxux4]

You are a COOL dude! I am subscribing right now!

[@JordanPike]

Haha, thanks!

[@scuderiaferrari1779]

Awesome video buddy

[@heberfabian4575]

Guaoooo this is beautiful

[@themaker9960]

Great adventure! Great video! Love your style man! Have you considered getting a Spark or an Air? Much smaller footprint and footage is still pretty decent...

[@JordanPike]

Thanks so much Leo! I very much want to get my hands on a Mavic. Might need to borrow my brother's for my upcoming trip to The Netherlands. :D

[@themaker9960]

Jordan Pike yassss!!!!!

[@mayangirl3757]

Hello, did you stay close to the pyramids in a hotel?..I would like to plan a trip there but. I need to find out hotels flights etc..thanks for the video :)

[@josebarillas5384]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍

[@JordanPike]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ZuniDonovan]

My family is from Livingston. My grandma was one of the first black teachers so she has a school named after her. We also have a restaurant at the dock ☺️

[@GEE_Money949]

Nice vlog brother... amazing day for sure 👍 I’m gonna sub & like

[@JordanPike]

Glad you enjoyed dude! Was a great day 🤜🤛

[@jennifervasquez9664]

I think you got lucky with the monkeys because there are seasons where they get more crazy 😜 Espero regreses A Guate! Un abrazo Amigo 😊

[@JordanPike]

I feel lucky! And I will definitely return at some point. Un abrazo para ti tambien!

[@rolbhinb.72]

Please Jordan go again in Guatemala 😭 i miss you

[@siomaragarcia8142]

¡Tikal! Simplemente bello. Mi bella Guatemala.

[@JordanPike]

Si! Mucha bella.

[@gobregon2011]

Hello Jordan!, great video, Could you share the shuttle company name you tooked? I'm planning also to go to Tikal from Flores. Thank you!

[@JordanPike]

I'm sorry Sir! I do not remember the name at this point. Just a random one I found on the street. You'll find one easily when you're there though, no worries!

[@javiergodinezchamorro4030]

Excelente video buena corrida

[@wl8407]

Awesome video, not sure if you'd know but is there ANY place where they rent strollers?! We are planning to go with our family to Guatemala and we want to visit the Tikal ruins with our toddlers, 2 and 3 years old. After watching your video, the terrain seems that would work with a running stroller.

[@JordanPike]

Definitely would be ok for a stroller, but not sure about renting one. Glad you enjoyed and have fun on your own trip!

[@myagent21]

There’s a similar temple/pyramid in Cambodia called Koh Ker & Baksei-Chamkron.

[@JordanPike]

That's cool!

[@pablenitosuchi2042]

Great video Those nachos look deliciouso They should call it pirámide nachos

[@JordanPike]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@ssaldana_]

Me gustó mucho el vlog 👌👌 saludos.

[@JordanPike]

Gracias Silvia!

[@Thedeniseblaq]

what was the booking agency so I can use them?

[@User-xu2pd]

legend says that you can see a blue hedgehog out running a bolder in the pyramid.

[@ShiofukiTheDreamDragon]

y e s

[@philiphodgesnz]

love the random discovery - better that you didn't have the drone or much preparation or the slick presentation - it was better because of it :-)

[@JordanPike]

Glad you enjoyed Philip!

[@JoseCortez-ph5vr]

Me gusta tu video!!

[@JordanPike]

Gracias por ver!

[@esvinfernando]

Excelente video amigo

[@JordanPike]

Gracias mi amigo 👊🏻

[@josueanguiano982]

Great Channel 👍

[@JordanPike]

Thank you!

[@PS-gm7vg]

Great vid bro.. where at now? Sd?

[@JordanPike]

Yessir! Off to The Netherlands soon. 😊

[@kennethalarcon440]

I went there two years ago and it was fucking BEAUTIFUL. I want to go back lmao

[@JordanPike]

Do it!

[@wilmorales06]

Come back Guatemala id waiting for you...

[@jeetishkumar8803]

Subscribed and turned on notifications

[@JordanPike]

Thank you jeetish!

[@lopezfrancisco7724]

What month did you visit tikal??

[@JordanPike]

I believe it was March

[@dariomeridamorales4231]

Good

[@Tostito12345]

Too bad that you are not allow to fly the drone, can you launch from outside the park ? . . . . I have a Mavic and not so noisy and notable. No problems flying in El Salvador.

[@JordanPike]

You probably could, but it wouldn't be the respectable thing to do. Was unfortunate they didn't allow, but understandable!

[@Tostito12345]

@@JordanPike One more question since you travel from Las Flores town, it is possible to arrive early so you don't have to be running and worried about the closing time and not able to retrieve your drone . I'm planning to visit.

[@irep_533]

HOW LONG WAS THE RIDE?

[@JordanPike]

From Flores? 45 min or so

[@TV-hc6pw]

Me gusta antigua guate

[@ManuelGonzalez-mz7xy]

That the shit for real smoking that good

[@JordanPike]

Ayo for yayo

[@hris1473]

ahhh love it mate!

[@JordanPike]

Glad you enjoyed BeemY!

[@ivonmontt1796]

thats video is new???

[@JordanPike]

It's from March 10 earlier this year

[@Shyeena]

Thank you... Please next time, give us more than 2 secs to enjoy a view! Im dizzy 😵 from your spins and quick shots!

[@JordanPike]

I'll keep that in mind! Thank you for watching!

[@jakemate4697]

new sub😊👌

[@JorgeGonzalez-iq1sy]

Gringo you are crary, but are I love you. Thaks for to visit my country

[@teresadevicente1591]

💟💙

[@gamielfuentes2621]

😯😯😍😍😍

[@yqz7606]

拍摄者想法把景色拍好，解说是多余的，需要解说可以后期加上。

[@thelava_co]

Epic Content- Sub'd and looking at my trip to Takal!

[@JordanPike]

Hope you made it/make it to Tikal soon!

[@josefranco8286]

no entiendo porque ellos piden el pasaporte

[@JordanPike]

:O

[@anthonymorales2915]

HAHA DOnot enter, and they put the door in front of you, and assume that people will obey

[@adda7256]

*SUPERIPHONMAN??? NO CRAZYIPHONEMAN!*

[@GivesAMinute]

They are worried about drones crashing into the temples yet you can climb all over them? What a crock! P.s Good to see you back here buddy!

[@JordanPike]

They're worried about the falcons that nest on the temple attacking the drones and getting injured. Understandable! Good to be back buddy!

[@GivesAMinute]

Oh yeah, true :)

[@exoressdelivers70]

Why do they call them 'ruins'? The Mayans are still with us today. It's like calling the Lincoln Memorial an American ruin. Americans are still here.

[@JordanPike]

Hmm, interesting perspective. I guess it's about the physical state of the compound? It's in ruins compared to when they were first made and inhabited. The Lincoln Memorial is still in pristine shape. What do you think?

[@exoressdelivers70]

@@JordanPike There is an old strip shopping center not too far from where I live that has been abandoned for some time. A casualty of the Amazon online shopping era. It has weeds growing in it and is not in the same physical state it was when it was first built and occupied in the 1970s. Would this be referred to as an American 'ruin' or an abandoned shopping center? Interestingly I had no idea the Mayans were still with us today, many living in California and Florida, until I did some further research. I enjoyed your video.

[@JordanPike]

@@exoressdelivers70 I actually work with a Mayan that is from this exact area and speaks the dialect. It's pretty fascinating to hear. And yeah, I think it's fare to say the shopping center is in ruins. I particularly think of a structure crumbling when I hear ruins. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@j.t152]

@@JordanPike i was born here and 🇺🇸 but my family was born in 🇬🇹 i speak my dialect maya and the Mayan still here

[@joelrt1013]

Advanced ancient civilization did that

[@joeharoutunian1805]

Great to see all this from your perspective. Music,for the most part,is unnecessary and detracts from the aura of this incredible place. Otherwise very nice.

[@JordanPike]

I'm glad you enjoyed this Joe! Yeah, the music can seem pretty unnecessary, I'm sure. Just an editing style I enjoy. Take care!

[@chepep0n]

This is why you should invest on a local guide, my dear tourists... otherwise you end saying dumb things about stuff you don't understand. Just a few examples: a) The ancient Maya did not lived in those diminutive stone rooms, because that wouldnt make sense in the middle of the hot jungle. Residential complexes had their stone buildings but those were always complementend by wooden structures that were way fresh and with plenty of space. b) the maya did not believed in heaven and hell, so no... no 9 levels of hell, but 9 levels of the spiritual upper and under world wich is completely different. So, PLEASE don't be cheap and spend the extra USD asked by a guide, because travelling so far just for you to not understand what you are looking at sucks big time.

[@JordanPike]

a) doesn't seem that insane since it's quite cool in the shaded stone, b) okie, c) you seem a little too worked up over it. I made it pretty clear that I didn't really know what I was talking about. This is more for entertainment than education. Regardless, PLEASE simmer down. d) DM me some shirtless selfies OHYEAH

[@abigailarmadillo5564]

Hubiera pagado guia; así no está suponiendo nada

[@JordanPike]

Well if I were you, I would have commented "I wouldn't have gotten a guide either!" 😁

[@derbyair]

this video shows just one person and not the wunderful surrounding👎

[@JordanPike]

Okay Derby