Flowers Without Rush
Researched (not yet visited in person)The island at a slow pace: colorful little streets, local museum, and a boat ride at sunset on Lake Petén Itzá.
half day · 2 stops
- 1Isla de Flores150 min
- 2Museum of Flores Island40 min
Guatemala
Tikal and Flores
The great Mayan city among the living jungle —monkeys, toucans, and temples above the canopy— with the Caribbean island of Flores as a colorful base on Lake Petén Itzá.
Suggested routes
Sunset at Yaxhá
Researched (not yet visited in person)The alternative afternoon: temples between two lagoons and the sun setting from Temple 216, almost in solitude.
half day · 2 stops
- 1El Remate and Cerro Cahuí60 min
- 2Yaxhá270 min
Places (3)
Researched (not yet visited in person) Free entry
El Remate and Cerro Cahuí
It is an ideal place to enjoy nature and local culture.
~120 minAs a couplePhotography
Yaxhá
It is a perfect place for nature and history lovers who want to escape the crowds.
~300 minPhotographyAs a couple
Useful traveler info
You can reach Flores by a ~1 hour flight (or overnight bus). Tikal opens from 6:00 to 18:00; entrance is Q150 for foreigners (purchase in advance at Banrural or online) and the sunrise requires an additional Q100 and a guide. Stay hydrated, bring repellent, a hat, and cash. The drive from Flores to Tikal takes about ~1 hour; tours start at 3:00 for sunrise.