Before You Die: Manhattan of the Ancient Maya by Isabella Tree

Tikal, Guatemala: the Manhattan of the ancient Mayan cities; temple skyscrapers towering above the jungle that, to my mind, equal any of the great man-made wonders of the world. Sunrise from top of Temple IV and sunset from Temple III are incredible. These are also the best times of day for seeing wildlife - howler monkeys, spider monkeys, toucans, deer, foxes and cotamundi, and even, if you’re lucky, the beautiful long-tailed quetzal bird.