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Flores is a good starting point for your exploration of Petén, and the jumping-off point for Guatemala's greatest tourist attraction, the ruins of Tikal. But once you've seen Tikal, then what? There is much more to see and do before you leave Petén.
There are other ruins, if you haven't yet had your fill. Check out El Mirador, which is remote but very impressive. There are also many hikes and good opportunities to see wildlife in the area.
There is even more than one way to see Tikal. Most tours go during the daytime, but a true ruins buff will want to book the sunset tour, the sunrise tour, or both.
In Flores, you can take a tour in a small boat on the lake, rent a canoe at La Villa Del Chef ($4/hour) or go swimming. If you have more time, visit the zoo or go to visit the Arcas center.
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. The main reason to take this tour is to get to stay in the park up until sunset, so don't expect to be overloaded by information from your guide. Beginning at either the car park or the site of Perdido del Mundo (Lost World), you climb the lofty pyramid for a great view over Tikal's towers and...
Flores, Guatemala
This tour begins at the ugly hour of 4.30am and the guide leads you by torchlight (bring your own) past a few interesting spots for information and up to Temple IV, which you climb in the early dawn with the stars still shining above. You then sit there for around two hours while the mists rise...
Flores, Guatemala
Boats can be hired for any length of time from a half-hour to all day. The rate is $15 for 30 minutes per boat (up to 9 people) or $25 for an hour trip. But prices are negotiable, so bargain hard. They can bring you to the museum on the small island, to the zoo and Arcas or to...
Flores, Guatemala
Not far down the shore from the village of San Miguel is the Petencito Zoo. It gives visitors the chance to see a collection of local animals like jaguars, monkeys and macaws. In addition, the visitors can see some of the beautiful regional flora. For people looking for some...
Flores, Guatemala
The Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association runs an animal habilitation center close to San Miguel. They take care of animals rescued from smugglers and illegal pet traders, like jaguars, macaws, monkeys and coatis. You can’t visit the animal center but they have an...
Flores, Guatemala
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