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Meander around the town and find enjoy the atmosphere. Because this is a small town, there is not much to do other than sit in a bar, wander around, and watch the sunsets. It is a fun place to watch people. There is a plaza and a church.
Written Feb 7, 2008
In Tikal National Park there is an area where you can go zip lining on your way into the park. It's definately worth it! I went up thinking you just do it once but we got 8 goes of it! It's an amazing feeling zipping along the top of the jungle!
Written Feb 4, 2008
Address: The entrance to Tikal National Park
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Standing on the east end of the parque central is this simply designed church. It wasn’t open during our short visit and I haven’t been able to find any information about it on the Web but it is a nice example of small village churches that are common in Guatemala.
Written Jan 13, 2008
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Every town and village in Guatemala has its central plaza and Flores is no different. The small plaza sits on one of the higher points of the town so you’ll have to hike a bit to get there or hire a tuk-tuk to drive you to its entrance. The plaza has a small gazebo, basketball/soccer court, benches, landscaped areas, and a couple of food stalls on one of the outer edges. At the east end of the plaza stands the local parish church.
Written Jan 13, 2008
Address: Calle de 10 de Noviembre
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It's a very small island, you can walk all the way around it about 30 minutes or so... and it's quite a nice hike. You'll find the boats to go around the lake... plenty of bars and restaurants... and some docks where you can jump and swim in the lake.
Written Jul 17, 2007
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ARCAS is a non-profit refuge where animals, rescued from smuggling attempts, are reeducated before being reintroduced to their habitat if possible.
Since the very purpose of ARCAS is to acclimatize the animals to a human-free environment, you don't see animals during the visit. However, the visit is illuminating - if not uplifting.
During my visit, I talked a bit with some volunteers from London who had been working there for months.
ARCAS can be reached via a short boat ride from Flores. Your boatman will wait while you visit. The visit is free but a donation is expected.
Updated Jan 1, 2007
Website: http://www.arcasguatemala.com/
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As in all great little towns, the best activity in Flores is to simpy walk around and enjoy the atmosphere. You can visit the whole place in one afternoon. The outer loop street is more lively than the sleepy Parque Central.
I am only attaching one of my photos to this tip, and you can see several more in a travelogue below.
Updated Jan 1, 2007
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The Parque Central in Flores is on a hilltop. There are a few benches and a couple of food stalls. On the day I was there, the main activity was the assembling of a gigantic Christmas tree with the Gallo beer logo on top.
Written Jan 1, 2007
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San Miguel is a tiny village across the lake from Flores. At the top of the hill, there is a mirador with a good view of the island-town. The mirador is close to an archeological site, but since it is not excavated, there is not much to see.
When you hire a boatman, you can see ARCAS and the view from San Miguel in about 2 hours.
Written Jan 1, 2007
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A short walk on the causeway will bring you to Santa Elena. The busy market area is close by, on the right side of the main boulevard.
You won't go there to shop but to admire the storefront art, and absorb the colors, flavors and smells. The Santa Elena market is completely different from languorous Flores.
I am only attaching one photo to this tip, but I have created a travelogue with some more, which you will find below.
Written Jan 1, 2007
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