Flores is a picturesque colonial town located on a tiny island on lake Peten Itza in Guatemala. The island is connected to the mainland and town of Santa Elena via a causeway bridge. The town of Flores is a peaceful place with a relaxed, slow-paced and laid-back atmosphere where you can find quiet and narrow cobblestone streets, hidden alleyways, colorfully painted buildings, colonial architecture, a charming plaza and park with the town’s historic church, and a handful of cute cafes, restaurants and shops.
Most travelers stay in Flores because of its close proximity to the impressive Tikal ruins which are located only an hour and a half’s drive away, deep in the jungle. For that reason, Flores makes a perfect place to base yourself for visiting Tikal along with some of the other Mayan ruins in the area like Yaxha and Holtun, Actun Kan cave and Ixpanpajul Nature Park.
photo Tatjana Dimitrijevic, OC
Most travelers stay in Flores because of its close proximity to the impressive Tikal ruins which are located only an hour and a half’s drive away, deep in the jungle. For that reason, Flores makes a perfect place to base yourself for visiting Tikal along with some of the other Mayan ruins in the area like Yaxha and Holtun, Actun Kan cave and Ixpanpajul Nature Park.
photo Tatjana Dimitrijevic, OC
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