Walk the streets of Flores and other Flores, Guatemala Things to Do Tips

A day or so walking the streets of Flores is a pleasant way to get excercise and appreciate the pueblo. The narrow cobbled streets rise up to a central plaza surrounded by the iglesia and Peten District government offices. The Mayan influence in the area is unmistakable in the faces and dress of those living in Flores.

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I can't recall the exact cost, but it was very reasonable, and we didn't bargain hard. About $10- for two hours, I think, but maybe as high as $25-. Walk to the side of the island opposite the causeway, and there are a number of boats moored in the mud ready to go. We took a boat with a sheltered canopy fearing that an open boat would be too much exposure in the sun. There are a number of possible routes in the water, but we chose to head for the opposite shore, and take a short hike up steps on a hill. From a treehouse on the hill, we could view back to the island pueblo of Flores. The boat was powered by an outboard motor.

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Address: Waterfront on east side of Flores island
Directions: Ask around and you will find it.

The dirty marketplace of Santa Elena is filled with the produce indigenous to the area, as well as with cheap imports from China and elsewhere. Video with audio and still camera weren't enough to appreciate this place as one could easily amuse themselves with recording the nasty smells of the dirt paths meandering through the mercado. I liked looking at the exotic fruits and the peppers drying in the sun. It's a very safe place to be, really, as the Mayans don't really make much notice of tourist coming around. But, of any of the many touristed places in Guatemala, this busy place is as good as any to NOT see other tourists. We bargained for little, but had a pleasant time wandering around.

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Directions: Walk across the causeway from Flores, and ask for directions. It's within easy walking distance in the center of the pueblo.