Tikal (or Tik’al, according to modern orthography) is the largest of the ancient ruined cities of the Maya civilization. It lies in modern day Guatemala at 17°13′19″N 89°37′22″W / 17.22194°N 89.62278°W / 17.22194; -89.62278Coordinates: 17°13′19″N 89°37′22″W / 17.22194°N 89.62278°W / 17.22194; -89.62278. Now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular tourist spot.