Flores Travel Guide

 Jase1177 Says:  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. 

 sarah1983 Says:  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! 

 Florsen Says:  The Cafe Arqueologico is like a meeting point for people who are interested in Mayan Culture or Archeology in general. The walls are full of photos of the work at the sites in the jungle, there is a collection of books about the Maya and you can book tours to the sites,... 

 Jase1177 Says:  This place is known for its views of the sunsets on the western part of the island, hence its name! The restaurant has a nice outdoor seating area in the back overlooking the lake, making it a great place to watch the sunset beyond the lake. The happy hour specials are... 

 MalenaN Says:  It is easy to book transport from Flores to Tikal. I booked from the hotel the evening before going and I booked a seat on the 5am bus, the first bus leaving in the morning. The return trip was 60 quetzales (July 2009).The bus drives around Flores and I was picked up outside... 

 MalenaN Says:  I took the first minibus in the morning leaving Copán for the border. It left at 6.00 and was 20 lempiras (July 2009). At the border the customs went quick as I was the only passenger from the minibus who needed to get my passport stamped. On the Guatemalan side the bus... 

 Assenczo Says:  San Juan travel agency based in Flores, Guatemala, operates a bus from Flores to Belize City via Melchor de Mencos. It leaves Flores at 5 o’clock in the morning which, God willing, gives you the chance to catch the 12 o'clock water taxi from the Belize terminal to Caye... 

 Assenczo Says:  The airport transportation is reduced to taxi service only. The local "union" of taxi drivers is firmly entrenched and would not dare to negotiate a price, a bit of a Cuban syndrome. The price is the equivalent of 6USD unless after a lot of persuasion the driver does not... 

 Assenczo Says:  There is a minibus service organized by San Juan agency practically on the hour from Flores to Tikal and back. The price is exceptional compared to the taxi offers from the touts at the airport who would ask you for 60USD for the day. Plus you have the flexibility of staying... 

 Assenczo Says:  TAG is little known airline with quite a bit of experience and "home-maid" feel to it. The ride was excelent albeit delayed. Observation of a following day flight gives the impression that the original cause of delay, fog, was highly improbable. 

 gfinesilver Says:  buses leave from Santa Elena, across the causeway from Flores. these are available destinations:Guate (60-80Q) - Buses del Norte, Linea Dorada, Maya de Oro. 1st and 2nd class buses.Finca Ixobel (Poptún) /Rio Dulce (20-40Q) - 2nd class buses or vans going to Guate. if van,... 

 JessieLang Says:  Yaxha is about 1/3 the size of Tikal, and much less visited. The name means Green Water. The Palace of the Red Hands is over 90 ft. tall, and the view from it is great. The Acropolis is opposite the Palace, and two unexcavated mounds are on the other two sides. They have...