DESTINATION
Flores
Guatemala · Petén
Flores is the capital of the Peten Department, Guatemala's landlocked, northernmost department. The population was 45,560 in 2023.
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Things to do in Flores
- Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour · 8 h · from $48 · 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East) · 6 h · from $91 · 5.0/5 (198 reviews)
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport · 8 h · from $78 · 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
- Tikal Full Day with Dedicated Exploration of the Archaeological Monuments. · 4 h 30 min · from $85 · 5.0/5 (78 reviews)
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal · 8 h · from $25 · 4.7/5 (11 reviews)
- Tikal from Flores or Mundo Maya Airport with transportation, local guide and lunch · 8 h · from $85 · 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Weather by month in Flores
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.8°C | 10°C | 88 mm |
| Feb | 37.5°C | 11.4°C | 51 mm |
| Mar | 42.1°C | 12.1°C | 47 mm |
| Apr | 42.4°C | 14.8°C | 41 mm |
| May | 41.3°C | 19.2°C | 137 mm |
| Jun | 38.9°C | 20.9°C | 263 mm |
| Jul | 36.8°C | 20.1°C | 171 mm |
| Aug | 37.9°C | 20.6°C | 224 mm |
| Sep | 37.9°C | 21.2°C | 275 mm |
| Oct | 34.2°C | 15.7°C | 247 mm |
| Nov | 31.6°C | 12.1°C | 148 mm |
| Dec | 33.4°C | 10.5°C | 109 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
- Region
- Petén
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 16.92° N, 89.89° W
Near Flores
- Tikal · 44 km away
- San Ignacio · 91 km away
- Punta Gorda · 147 km away
- Semuc Champey · 154 km away
- Placencia · 168 km away
- Coban · 169 km away
More of Guatemala
The heart of the ancient Maya world, Guatemala wraps colonial Antigua, Lake Atitlán's volcano-ringed waters, and the temples of Tikal into a small but intensely rewarding country.
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Where to stay
Apartamento Petenchel, por Aeropuerto Flores Peten 2
10/10 · 4 reviews
1 Apartamentos Petenchel, por Aeropuerto Flores Peten 1
10/10 · 3 reviews
Casa Nefertari
10/10 · 1 reviews
B&B Del Lago
9.9/10 · 41 reviews
Serena
9.8/10 · 6 reviews
La Terraza Hostel
9.6/10 · 5 reviews
Bolontiku Boutique Hotel, Member of the Cayuga Collection
9.4/10 · 107 reviews
Bolontiku Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection
9.3/10 · 123 reviews
Posada Don Julio
9.3/10 · 79 reviews
Zapote Tree Inn
9.2/10 · 356 reviews