Isla de Flores
A small island town of colorful houses in Lake Petén Itzá, with cobblestone slopes, lakeside paths, restaurants, and bars. You can walk around the whole island in about 30 minutes.
The island was once Nojpetén, the last capital of the Itzá Maya kingdom. Spanish forces did not conquer it until 1697. Today it is the capital of the Petén department and connects to San Elena by a causeway. Colorful colonial-style houses climb the slopes, and the highest point is marked by the white main church and the central park. The lakeside walkway, known as the Malecón, is busiest in the evening when people gather to watch the sunset. The island has plenty of places to stay and eat, making it the main base for trips to Tikal. During the rainy season, when the lake rises, some stretches of the walkway may be flooded.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tayasal Viewpoint (Mirador del Rey Canek)
- ARCAS Wildlife Rescue Center
- Actun Kan Caves
- Ixpanpajul Natural Park
- Lake Petén Itzá
- Biotopo Cerro Cahuí
- Mundo Perdido, Tikal
- Tikal Temple IV