Flores/Peten - Guatemala

Cafe's & Restaurants 

Sooooooo many places to get amazing coffee and good views, typically with an amazing view of the water. Some places accept credit cards (with a fee of 8-10%) but try to have cash on hand, it's much easier!

Restaurante Maracuyá

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right on the water, and a popular place to grab some good food and a drink; they have brekkie food, amazing burgers and all the refreshing drinks you need (kombucha, coffee, smoothies, juices tea - even cocktails!) You can also get all-day kayak rentals from here - 70Q for a single kayak, and 100Q for a 2-person kayak

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Maple & Tocino

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This place has it all - amazing drinks, good breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. You can get sweet or savory here and all for a good price! Not to mention, this is right on the water...

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Delirio

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If your favorite color is pink, you obviously need to come here! This is a cute cafe with amazing coffee and very instagram-worthy pastries and vibes

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ALIOLI Coffee Shop

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A very small coffee shop, with amazing espresso and quick bites!

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Café Mena

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A stunning cafe patio overlooking the water, with amazing drinks! This is connected to a hotel, mentioned below

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Café Recuerdito

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Come here if you have a sweet tooth - they have tons of bakery items and sweets, along with coffee

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Restaurante El Changarro

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Connected to the beautiful Delirio.. this is a phenomenal place to eat and the presentation of the food is just beautiful. If you want to have a nice dinner - this is the place to go!

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Bistro Puertas del Cielo

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Good food with prices that matches to quality - be ready to spend a little more here but they have amazing fish dishes and the food is absolutely delicious .

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Antojitos Mama Lina

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5Q per empanadas... supervised by Mama Lina herself - come here later in the afternoon/early night, as it typically isn't open during the day. Such amazing local food

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Places to Stay

Here are my recommendations for hostels in the area - you can also book on Airbnb but try to be ON the island of Flores, or right over the bridge - so you're close to everything. The island of Flores is extremely walkable, but I wouldn't recommend walking past the bridge, that leads you to the island - it can get a little rough and you don't want to stand out as a tourist

Ahau Tikal

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A small hostel close to everything, they have a female-only dorm, mixed dorm, and a private room. A lot of outdoor space and a small kitchen that has everything you need. The owner is kind and welcoming, and there are daily yoga classes and walking tours.

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Los Amigos Hostel

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A hostel and a restaurant, and even a weekly boat party. One of the first-ever hostels in Guatemala - this is a bright and vibrant place but be prepared to party! They also have a lot of sitting areas and games you can play with AND a communal kitchen. You can book a lot of transportation and tours directly from here. They have private rooms, apartments, and dorms to choose from.

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Macarena Hostel

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A brightly colored hostel with a cafe in it! Private and dorm rooms available

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Hotel Isla de Flores

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If you budget allows for it, this is a beautiful hotel with a pool and extremely comfortable beds and a stunning rooftop, overlooking the water/island

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Hostal Don Cenobio

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This colorful hostel is right on the water, and has both private and shared rooms available! They also have a nice outdoor section available to relax and kick-back.

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Hotel Santana

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A hotel with an amazing coffee shop connected! If you wanna avoid the hostels - this is another hotel you can be a little more upscale at!

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Day Trips from Flores

Check with hostels or tour agencies to set some of these tours up - and make sure you have CASH for these, some parks and excursions are cash only so be prepared. 

From Flores, you can also get direct and affordable shuttles/busses into Mexico and Belize 

Jorge's Rope Swing

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You can either get here by taking a kayak or by going by speedboat (lancha). The cost is 25Q, and you can't bring any outside food or drinks - but they do have food and drinks to purchase ranging from 15-50Q! I definitely recommend going around 2pm, and staying until sunset!

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Cenote de Tayasal

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This is a beautiful, crystal-clear natural pool tucked away in the jungles of Guatemala - right on the other side of Flores. It’s a great spot to cool off, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and take in a bit of history from the nearby ancient Maya ruins.

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Crater Azul

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About 2 hours from Flores - a hidden paradise with unbelievably clear, bright blue water surrounded by lush jungle. It’s the perfect spot for a refreshing swim, snorkeling, or just soaking in the beauty of nature.

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Tikal Park

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There are a few different tour options, but the park is open from 6am - 5pm and CASH ONLY! Entrance: 150Q (in cash, passport required) Transportation takes 1.5 hours (one way) Here are the different transport options: Sunrise Tour: 3am leaving Flores, leave Tikal 10:30/11a Early Bird: 4:30am leaving Flores, leave Tikal 12/12:30p Morning Tour: 6am leaving Flores, leave Tikal 1/1:30p Day Tour: Leave Flores 8 or 10am, leave Tikal 3/4p Sunset Tour: 12p leaving Flores, leave Tikal after sunset SUNRISE TOUR: only go if it's in December, March, or April (I was told this by my local guide of over 20+ years!) otherwise it'll be cloudy and you won't see much.

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El Remate

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stop by here on your way to Tikal, if you want a white sand beach experience (best to go for sunset as its absolutely stunning - make sure you have your camera handy)

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Laguna Yaxja

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This peaceful, scenic lake is nestled in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by jungle and ancient ruins. It’s the perfect spot for kayaking, wildlife spotting, or just enjoying a stunning sunset over the water.

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