Survivor: Guatemala - The Mayan Empire (also known as Survivor: Guatemala for short) is the eleventh season of Survivor, an it is set inside of the ruins of the Maya civilization. Specifically, the series is in Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo National Park near the more popular Tikal National Park, located in northern Guatemala. A preview of the show's location was shown during the finale of Survivor: Palau. The season premiered on September 15, 2005 on CBS. The finale was on Sunday, December 11, 2005 on CBS. Danni Boatwright became the sole survivor by defeating Stephenie LaGrossa by a vote of 6-1. This season also features the return of Palau contestants Stephenie LaGrossa and Bobby Jon Drinkard.