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Streets of Flores around Christmas: Christmas Street Marimba
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  • Written by atufft on Feb 5, 2006
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  • Nightlife Spot: Streets of Flores around Christmas

    On Christmas Eve, we wandered the streets of Flores at night and came across old men playing traditional Guatemalan music on traditional instruments--marimba and snare drum. This was not a money making effort, but a celebration of the holiday. The music tradition of the Mayans is now heavily influenced by European and African influences. Other music spots are sometimes available in Flores, but basically this is a pretty quiet little pueblo with romantic restaurants that peer across the water.

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    Theme: Live Music
    Dress Code: Casual
    Directions: Around the main streets of Flores during Christmas Eve
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    Comments for atufft about Flores
    Jerelis Tue Jul 3, 2007 18:38 UTC
     Looks like a beautiful hidden gem. Thanx for sharing!
    easterntrekker Sat Jan 6, 2007 21:19 UTC
     Looks like you like the "off the tourist trail " places as much as we do.. Nice tips on Flores!!
    Hopkid Wed Nov 22, 2006 17:19 UTC
     Great tips on Flores. We're going in June and thinking of staying in Flores as a base for Tikal. Thanks!

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