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Things to do in Flores

Stay on a small island in Lake Petén Itzá, ride one hour to the temples of Tikal and drive on to the lakeside ruins of Yaxhá.

5 sights

All tours and tickets in Flores

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Neighborhood

Flores Island

A small island on Lake Petén Itzá, joined to Santa Elena by a bridge and walkable end to end.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Flores lakefront promenade

The island promenade with lakeside terraces and restaurants, busiest at sunset.Entry: Pay as you go
Nature

Lake Petén Itzá

A 99 sq km lake more than 150 m deep, with boat trips from Flores to nearby villages.Entry: Pay the boat operatorSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Tikal National Park

Great 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 passportSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Yaxhá

Quieter Maya city between two lagoons, with more than 500 structures and a viewpoint on Temple 216.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets

See them in a day-by-day plan

[Photo: Flores]
Flores and Tikal in 2 daysTikal Great Plaza, Temple IV, Lost World, Flores island, Lake Petén Itzá, Yaxhá, Flores lakefront2 days, GuatemalaBalanced pace