Toiletries and Medical Supplies: The CDC and WHO both see a risk of malaria in the Peten region of Guatemala, but we didn't see much risk in Flores itself. We skipped the malaria pills and used repellent without any concern during our two week trip in the region. But, then we stayed in an air-conditioned hotel, an important step in avoiding pesty mosquitoes anyway. Most of the Flores Hotels have window a/c units. We found more problems with mosquitoes at Tikal.
Written Jul 6, 2007
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: THE MAIN REASON FOR TOURISTS TO COME TO FLORES IS TO BASE THEMSELVES THERE READY FOR TRIPS TO TIKAL. SO BUY SOME ANTI-MALARIA PILLS FOR THIS AREA.
Written Dec 23, 2006
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THE MAIN REASON FOR TOURISTS TO COME TO FLORES IS TO BASE THEMSELVES THERE READY FOR TRIPS TO TIKAL. SO BUY SOME ANTI-MALARIA PILLS FOR THIS AREA.
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Flores, the Island Town on Lake Peten Itza

Flores is an attractive small town squeezed on a tiny island on Lake Peten Itza. It is linked to the shore by a short causeway. On the shore is the larger but less fancy town of Santa Elena. Flores...
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The Spectacular Island Pueblo of Flores

The causeway was built before the Spanish arrived by Mayan who found refuge in the cool breezes of Lago Peten Itza. The town has a slightly cosmopolitan aire relative to its working class neighbors,...
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A NICE LITTLE PLACE ON AN ISLAND

FLORES ALTHOUGH IT'S A VERY SMALL TOWN IS LOCATED ON AN ISLAND IN LAKE PETEN ITZA, IT'S CONNECTED BY BRIDGE TO THE MAINLAND TOWN OF SANTA ELENA. A PLEASANT PLACE TO STAY, IT'S PACKED WITH RESTAURANTS,...
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Flores is the main place to stay for tourists visiting Tikal. It's a charming small town built on an island in Lake Peten.
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