Audio Guide of Flores Central Park

The park is a public space open 24 hours a day, year-round, so you can visit whenever you like. It is located at the top of Flores Island; to get there, simply walk uphill from the bridge or take a tuk-tuk that will drop you right in the square.

No, access to Central Park is completely free. It is the ideal meeting point to relax without spending money before or after visiting the island's restaurants and shops.

For a basic walk, photos, and a look at the church facade, about 30 minutes is enough. However, if you want to soak up the local atmosphere and listen to the history of the place at a leisurely pace, we suggest setting aside between 45 minutes and an hour.

This site stands on the ruins of Nojpetén, the capital of the Itza Maya and the last city on the continent to fall to the Spanish in 1697. Today it is home to the Cathedral and the Government building, symbolizing the blend of pre-Hispanic and colonial history.

Sunset is the ideal time, when the heat of Petén eases and the Cathedral lighting creates a perfect atmosphere for photos. It is also highly recommended to visit during the patron saint festival in January to see the local celebrations.

The square itself is flat and paved, but getting there involves climbing very steep streets. The practical recommendation is to take a motorized taxi (tuk-tuk) to the top to avoid the physical effort of the climb.

Right next door you will find the CINCAP (Arismendi Castle), a small but fascinating museum. In addition, you are just minutes away on foot from the waterfront, where you can catch boats to San Miguel or the King Canek Viewpoint.

Wear comfortable shoes with non-slip soles, as the cobblestones in Flores can be slippery. Also, use a digital audio guide while walking around the square, since there are not many physical information panels explaining the rich history in front of you.