Flores (Guatemala) - Revision history

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 Almost all travelers will stay on the island of Flores, but there are a couple options in Santa Elena and San Benito if for some reason that strikes your fancy.
-*<sleep name="Chaltunha Hostel" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="4219-0851" url="http://www.chaltunhahostel.com/" checkin="n/a" checkout="12pm" price="$10(dorm) to $30(private)" lat="" long="">This hostel is located across the lake from Flores in the small town of San Miguel (just 3 minutes by boat). There are great views from the restaurant and pool areas and you can see beautiful sunsets over the water. Good value and the owner, Neil, is very nice and helpful with anything you might be interested in doing. dont go here
+*<sleep name="Chaltunha Hostel" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="4219-0851" url="http://www.chaltunhahostel.com/" checkin="n/a" checkout="12pm" price="$10(dorm) to $30(private)" lat="" long="">This hostel is located across the lake from Flores in the small town of San Miguel (just 3 minutes by boat). There are great views from the restaurant and pool areas and you can see beautiful sunsets over the water. Good value and the owner, Neil, is very nice and helpful with anything you might be interested in doing.
 This hostel is laid back and probably not ideal if you want to do heavy drinking and/partying, as the owner and his family live right next to the restaurant/bar area. Also, wifi internet was patchy while I was there.</sleep>

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 Almost all travelers will stay on the island of Flores, but there are a couple options in Santa Elena and San Benito if for some reason that strikes your fancy.
-*<sleep name="Chaltunha Hostel" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="4219-0851" url="http://www.chaltunhahostel.com/" checkin="n/a" checkout="12pm" price="$10(dorm) to $30(private)" lat="" long="">This hostel is located across the lake from Flores in the small town of San Miguel (just 3 minutes by boat). There are great views from the restaurant and pool areas and you can see beautiful sunsets over the water. Good value and the owner, Neil, is very nice and helpful with anything you might be interested in doing.
+*<sleep name="Chaltunha Hostel" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="4219-0851" url="http://www.chaltunhahostel.com/" checkin="n/a" checkout="12pm" price="$10(dorm) to $30(private)" lat="" long="">This hostel is located across the lake from Flores in the small town of San Miguel (just 3 minutes by boat). There are great views from the restaurant and pool areas and you can see beautiful sunsets over the water. Good value and the owner, Neil, is very nice and helpful with anything you might be interested in doing. dont go here
 This hostel is laid back and probably not ideal if you want to do heavy drinking and/partying, as the owner and his family live right next to the restaurant/bar area. Also, wifi internet was patchy while I was there.</sleep>

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 *'''Holtún''' is a small archaeological site 60 km from Flores on the way to Melchor de Mencos and the [[Belize]]an border. A broad, but unmarked path leads to the site. Locals can give directions. The site contains tree and vegetation covered temples. Painted masks adorn the inside of one of the temples, but this part is off limits to tourists (unless you can get a permit from the guard in charge). The part open to tourists also has masks, but these are not as impressive.
-*'''[[El Mirador]]''' - Flores is the base for tours to the site of the largest Mayan temples, El Tigre and La Danta.  This archaeological site deep in the rain forest near the Mexican border is of huge significance and can only be reached by foot and mule train - a five day round trip trek.  Expect to pay $150-500 (shop around) for the entire package including guide, food, mules and transport to Carmelita, the starting point. An extra day allows further travel along much of an ancient raised causeway to the ruins at [[Nakbé]], which is around 3.5 hours away and 5 km closer to Carmelita. Any agency in Flores or Santa Elena can arrange tours to these places.
+*'''[[El Mirador]]''' - Flores is the base for tours to the site of the largest Mayan temples, El Tigre and La Danta.  This archaeological site deep in the rain forest near the Mexican border is of huge significance and can only be reached by foot and mule train - a five day round trip trek.  Expect to pay $150-500 (shop around) for the entire package including guide, food, mules and transport to Carmelita, the starting point for see a description of tour look http://adrenalinatours.com/hikes-treks/grand-route/el-mirador.html . An extra day allows further travel along much of an ancient raised causeway to the ruins at [[Nakbé]], which is around 3.5 hours away and 5 km closer to Carmelita. Any agency in Flores or Santa Elena can arrange tours to these places.
 *'''[[Yaxhá]]''' is a archaeological site 73 km from Flores on the way to Melchor de Mencos and the Belizean border. 62 km from Flores, just after Holtún, turn off on to the dirt road to Yaxhá (11 km). The site is not as popular as Tikal, but is well worth the trip. In addition, you may find that you are the only visitor, which offers a very different kind of experience from that of wading through the crowds at Tikal. There is ongoing restoration work at the site.

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 Almost all travelers will stay on the island of Flores, but there are a couple options in Santa Elena and San Benito if for some reason that strikes your fancy.
-*<sleep name="Chaltunha Hostel" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.chaltunhahostel.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">A new hostel, just 3 minutes by boat from Flores. Beautiful sunsets over the water.</sleep>
+*<sleep name="Chaltunha Hostel" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="4219-0851" url="http://www.chaltunhahostel.com/" checkin="n/a" checkout="12pm" price="$10(dorm) to $30(private)" lat="" long="">This hostel is located across the lake from Flores in the small town of San Miguel (just 3 minutes by boat). There are great views from the restaurant and pool areas and you can see beautiful sunsets over the water. Good value and the owner, Neil, is very nice and helpful with anything you might be interested in doing.
 *<sleep name="Ixpanpajul Natural Park" alt="" address="Km 468" directions="Carretera Flores - Santa Ana" phone="" url="http://www.ixpanpajul.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Several options to sleep like camping (tents and shared bathrooms are provided), cabings with one double bed, three more single beds and a private bathroom, Couple-Cabings and luxurious Bungalows for couples or families. Option to have breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Restaurant, free internet access in the welcome area and several activities in the great wild forest of Petén such as Zip-Line, Skyway or Horseriding are available.</sleep>

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	Two ATMs in Flores next to Hotel Petén and at the supermarket "Fotomart" at Calle 30 de junio allow cash withdraws from Visa cards. More ATMs can be found at the airport, as well as across the street from the airport. They support Mastercard as well as Maestro cards. Cross the street towards the ''Maxi Bodega'' supermarket and enter the mall left of the supermarket entrance. The ATM is a few meters down on the right side.		Two ATMs in Flores next to Hotel Petén and at the supermarket "Fotomart" at Calle 30 de junio allow cash withdraws from Visa cards. More ATMs can be found at the airport, as well as across the street from the airport. They support Mastercard as well as Maestro cards. Cross the street towards the ''Maxi Bodega'' supermarket and enter the mall left of the supermarket entrance. The ATM is a few meters down on the right side.
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		+	There is an ATM in the supermarket on the ground floor of the Mundo Maya International mall. This is located just across the causeway from Flores, on the Santa Elena side. It had Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus signs. The mall is very secure with numerous guards etc and is a great place to buy cheaper food and snacks than on the island of Flores itself. There were three other banks here too including Banco Antigua and Ban Rurale.

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-* <drink name="El Trópico" adress="Calle Sur" directions="On the street facing the bridge" phone="" url="">This bar is equally popular with locals and tourists. Good music and typical drinks like Cuba Libre, Gallo.</drink>
+* <drink name="El Trópico" alt="" address="" directions="On the street facing the bridge" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" adress="Calle Sur">This bar is equally popular with locals and tourists. Terrible music and typical drinks like Cuba Libre, Gallo.</drink>
 * <drink name="Las Raices" address="" phone="" hours="Su-Th ??-??, F-Sa ?-1AM" price="" url="">A lake side restaurant near the municipal dock.</drink>

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 * <eat name="Mayan Princess" address="Avenida Reforma" phone="" hours="12PM-10:30PM" price="Main dishes Q40, drinks Q10-20" url="">Shows films at 4PM and 8PM.</eat>
-* <eat name="El Tucán" alt="" address="Calle Centro América" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This restaurant is named after a tame toucan that lived on the premises and that had a habit of stealing the guests vegetables, although the place lost some of its charm when the toucan flew away in the spring of 2004. The restaurant serves Mexican food and illegally hunted wild game.</eat>
+* <eat name="El Tucán" alt="" address="Calle Centro América" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This restaurant is named after a tame toucan that lived on the premises and that had a habit of stealing the guests vegetables, although the place lost some of its charm when the toucan flew away in the spring of 2004. The restaurant serves Mexican food and legally hunted wild game.</eat>
 * <eat name="El Zotz" address="Calle 15 de Septiembre" phone="" hours="" price="" url="">A typical breakfast and lunch restaurant.</eat>

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 [[image:Guatemala-Flores-LasPuertas.jpg|thumb|240px|Las Puertas]]
-* <eat name="Las Puertas" alt="" address="corner of Avenida Santa Ana and Calle Central" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This is a great place for breakfast and lunch. It is run by Cristina, a Chilean known for her support of local wildlife and her organic, safe food. Try the ''panone'' with homemade bread and choice of chicken, ham, cheese, steak or vegetarian fare. The chicken in cream sauce and the Pasta "Survivor" make this every rich local's favorite restaurant. The restaurant also serves a variety of ''licuados'' (fruit smoothies) of which you should definitely have the strawberry (with water instead of milk). She also offers wild honey harvested from the Tikal jungle and natural "chicle" chewing gum, harvested by Mayan farmers still today. This is a pleasant place to relax with a drink in the evening - in addition to the usual selection of cocktails, licuado with rum is also available. Films are shown at 4PM and 7PM and there are also live music sessions. It is highly recommended.</eat>
+* <eat name="Fonda Ixobel" alt="" address="corner of Avenida Santa Ana and Calle Central" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This is a great place for breakfast and lunch. It used to be called Las Puertas which was run by Cristina, a Chilean known for her support of local wildlife and her organic, safe food. Try the ''panone'' with homemade bread and choice of chicken, ham, cheese, steak or vegetarian fare. The chicken in cream sauce and the Pasta "Survivor" make this every rich local's favorite restaurant. The restaurant also serves a variety of ''licuados'' (fruit smoothies) of which you should definitely have the strawberry (with water instead of milk). She also offers wild honey harvested from the Tikal jungle and natural "chicle" chewing gum, harvested by Mayan farmers still today. This is a pleasant place to relax with a drink in the evening - in addition to the usual selection of cocktails, licuado with rum is also available. Films are shown at 4PM and 7PM and there are also live music sessions. It is highly recommended.</eat>
 * <eat name="Cool Beans / El Cafe Chilero" address="near the causeway by the Flores bus stop" phone="" hours="" price="" url="">Gets great reports for its coffee, baked goods (including brown bread) and filling breakfasts. Open daily at 6AM, breakfast for around Q15.</eat>

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 * <see name="Volunteer Peten" address="San Andres (on the other side of the lake from Flores)" phone="(502)5711-0040" url="http://www.volunteerpeten.com">An excellent volunteering organization with opportunities to work at an ecological park, building schools, or doing other community projects and education.</see>
-* <see name="Cinema" address="Calle Central" directions="near Las Puertas restaurant" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">A small cinema with removable chairs and roll-down screen that shows all kind of movies (sometimes very good titles).</see>
+* <see name="Cinema" address="Calle Central" directions="near Fonda Ixobel restaurant" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">A small cinema with removable chairs and roll-down screen that shows all kind of movies (sometimes very good titles).</see>
 [[Image:Slow_Boat_San_Jose.JPG |thumb|right|Flores to San Jose]]
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 *<do name="Visit Tikal" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">There are many travel agencies in Flores that can book a shuttle, with (100 Q in Feb 2012) or without (60 Q return ticket) guide for you. Entrance for Tikal (150 Q in Feb 2012 is typically charged separately in Tikal. If you book through Los Amigos be aware that you have to share your guide with about 20 more people. Julio, who does the english tour is entertaining and knowledgeable though.</do>
 *<do name="Ixpanpajul Natural Park" alt="" address="km 468" directions="Via Rio Dulce to Flores, Petén" phone="40629812" url="http://www.ixpanpajul.com/" hours="08:00-18:00" price="15$-30$" lat="16.874776" long="-89.812415">Ixpanpajul is a natural park located a short 15-minute ride away from the island of Flores in Petén. The organisation of Ixpanpajul has a pick-up service from Flores or Santa Elena that takes you quickly to the park, to experience the great activities in the great wild forests typical of Guatemala. The activities to be experienced are swinging through the forests on a Zip-Line, taking a walk on the Sky-Way and going horseback riding. Larger groups are given discount rates.</do>
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	*'''Ixlú''' is a small Mayan site near the Melchor de Mencos junction on the way to Tikal. It is only of interest to the die-hard fans of Mayan sites.		*'''Ixlú''' is a small Mayan site near the Melchor de Mencos junction on the way to Tikal. It is only of interest to the die-hard fans of Mayan sites.
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		+	*<do name="Ixpanpajul Natural Park" alt="" address="km 468" directions="Via Rio Dulce to Flores, Petén" phone="40629812" url="http://www.ixpanpajul.com/" hours="08:00-18:00" price="15$-30$" lat="16.874776" long="-89.812415">Ixpanpajul is a natural park located a short 15-minute ride away from the island of Flores in Petén. The organisation of Ixpanpajul has a pick-up service from Flores or Santa Elena that takes you quickly to the park, to experience the great activities in the great wild forests typical of Guatemala. The activities to be experienced are swinging through the forests on a Zip-Line, taking a walk on the Sky-Way and going horseback riding. Larger groups are given discount rates.</do>

	*'''El Peru''', AKA Waká, AKA the formerly elusive Site Q, can be seen on a three day trip from Flores.		*'''El Peru''', AKA Waká, AKA the formerly elusive Site Q, can be seen on a three day trip from Flores.