Itineraries
Where to stay
Flores island for walks, lake views and dinners on foot; Santa Elena and San Benito on the mainland for the airport and buses; El Remate for a base on the road to Tikal.
The areas: Flores island, Santa Elena, El Remate.
Where to stay in Flores: areas and adviceHotels in FloresPlaces to see
All things to do in GuatemalaNeighborhoodFlores IslandA small island on Lake Petén Itzá, joined to Santa Elena by a bridge and walkable end to end.Entry: Free to visit
FoodFlores lakefront promenadeThe island promenade with lakeside terraces and restaurants, busiest at sunset.Entry: Pay as you go
NatureLake Petén ItzáA 99 sq km lake more than 150 m deep, with boat trips from Flores to nearby villages.Entry: Pay the boat operator
TransportMundo Maya International AirportThe airport for Flores, a few minutes from the island, with daily flights from Guatemala City.Entry: Daily flights from Guatemala City
RuinsTikal National ParkGreat Maya city in the Petén jungle, with Temple I, Temple IV and the Great Plaza, open 6 AM to 6 PM.Entry: Buy a foreigner ticket online; bring your passport
RuinsYaxháQuieter Maya city between two lagoons, with more than 500 structures and a viewpoint on Temple 216.Entry: Q[fee]