Hostel

Day 3- Arriving in Flores

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June 20th 2012
We really lucked out with our hostel. It was only Q100 ($12) a night, and it was right on the lake! Flores is a small island with lots of cool shops and restaurants. We heard that it was okay to sim in the lake, and saw a local jump off the dock, so we decided to go for a swim to beat the heat. The view from the water is amazing- this is such a beautiful place! It truly felt like paradise. We took ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more