We have travelled on all of the above and in my opinion they were safe but it is unquestionable that there are incidents. There are lots of warnings about catching chicken vans (el car) and during our stay a British tourist was injured when a chicken van was hijacked in daylight and two Guatemalan men were murdered HOWEVER if you’re in a rural setting sometimes it’s essential. Travelling around Flores can be done via tuktuk, minivan/chicken van, tourist buses, lanchas and private cars. We speak Spanish which definitely helps however we found local people to be approachable and friendly and when we visited shops and restaurants we were warmly welcomed. We found Flores to be very safe and had no problems.

Travelling to and being in Flores with kids is simple. Shop art in Flores Travelling Flores With Kids

We found the food in Flores, delicious! There was always a new eatery to try out and the food was always cooked fresh whilst you watched.

It’s not particularly big but you could spend a day exploring its nooks and crannies. Flores is quaint and old with steep, cobble stoned lanes and brightly coloured houses. Once upon a time Flores was an island although it is now connected to the mainland by a causeway. You might share your lancha with other tourists or locals and it’s a great way to practice your Spanish or meet other people. It takes just a few minutes to get there from Flores in a lancha which is a small wooden boat and it costs just Q5/50p/70c per person.

San Miguel is opposite Flores on the other side of Lake Peten Itza. We spent a week in Flores ( actually we stayed in San Miguel) and had a brilliant time. Flores from Zapote Tree Inn The Island Town Of Flores If you’re visiting, here’s out top ten things to do in Flores with kids. We were amazed by Flores and how much it had to offer however it came to my attention that the majority of tourists equate Flores only with Tikal and don’t know just how much more there is to do there.

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