Tikal (Mayan ruins, Yavin 4) is a Maya landmark in Tikal National Park, Petén, Guatemala, and a filming location for Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), Moonraker (1979) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). Dating to c. 200-900 (Classic Period apogee), and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Tikal National Park, Petén, Guatemala
Verified facts
- Located in Tikal National Park, Petén
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-11411 - Appeared in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (movie, 1977)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-11411 - Appeared in Moonraker (movie, 1979)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-11411 - Appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (movie, 2016)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-11411 - Built in c. 200-900 (Classic Period apogee)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-13105, SRC-14108, SRC-14561 - Architectural style: Maya architecture
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-12254 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1979, mixed cultural and natural)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-13105, SRC-14108, SRC-14464 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1979)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11410, SRC-12254, SRC-12691
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11410 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikal (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11411 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Star-Wars-4-A-New-Hope.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12254 — https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/64 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12691 — New World Encyclopedia — Tikal (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13105 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikal_National_Park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14108 — Cultura Guatemala (Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, .gob.gt) – What is Tikal (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14464 — IUCN World Heritage Outlook — Tikal National Park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14561 — World History Encyclopedia — Tikal (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Moonraker filmed?
Tikal (Mayan ruins, Yavin 4), in Tikal National Park, Petén, is a real-world filming location used for Moonraker. This property has also appeared on screen in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Where was Rogue One: A Star Wars Story filmed?
Tikal (Mayan ruins, Yavin 4), in Tikal National Park, Petén, is a real-world filming location used for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This property has also appeared on screen in Moonraker, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Where was Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope filmed?
Tikal (Mayan ruins, Yavin 4), in Tikal National Park, Petén, is a real-world filming location used for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. This property has also appeared on screen in Moonraker, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Where is Tikal (Mayan ruins, Yavin 4) located?
Tikal (Mayan ruins, Yavin 4) is located in Tikal National Park, Petén.