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🇬🇹 Guatemala · Central America & Caribbean

Flores & Tikal

Island town and the jungle temples of Tikal.

Budget level
Affordable
Best months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Ideal stay
2–3 days
Best for
Culture, Nature, Adventure

Overview

Flores is a small island town on Lake Petén Itzá, used as the base for Tikal — the largest excavated Maya city, where temples break through the rainforest canopy.

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Why go to Flores & Tikal

  • Tikal at sunrise with howler monkeys
  • Easy short flight from Guatemala City
  • Jungle wildlife alongside the ruins

Budget

Flores & Tikal is affordable by Guatemala standards. Across Guatemala, mid-range travellers typically spend around $85 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Guatemala budget breakdown.

Practical information

  • Lowland heat and humidity — start early
  • Park entry is paid separately from transport

Things to do in Flores & Tikal

  • Sunrise tour of Temple IV
  • Yaxhá ruins at sunset
  • Lake swim off Flores

When to go to Flores & Tikal

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 2–3 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Shuttles from Flores to Tikal in ~1 hour
  • Flores is walkable end to end

Suggested itineraries

  • Maya and jungle

    12 days

    Highlands plus the Petén ruins.

    Route: Antigua → Lake Atitlán → Semuc Champey → Flores

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