So, is Flores Guatemala safe? Is Flores Guatemala safe for solo female travellers? There’s a lot of outdated information on the Internet about Guatemala – especially in the Flores and Tikal areas. I recently read a post warning that you need a police escort to visit Tikal…this is absolutely not true as of 2023! If you’re…
Researching whether or not Tikal is worth it? I’ve been there! As someone who is not a *huge* history fan, I wondered whether the tip to Flores and then outwards to Tikal was worth it (and that’s why I thought writing this post was important). The truth is, Tikal is pretty out of the way….
Looking for the best ways to get from Flores to Tikal? You’re in the right place! When backpacking Guatemala, our day trip to Tikal was one of our most memorable activities. But there’s a lot of confusion about visiting Tikal from Flores. For instance, I didn’t realise it takes 2 hours to get there! I…
Looking for the best ways to get from Flores to Semuc Champey? You’re in the right place! Both Flores and Semuc Champey are popular locations when backpacking Guatemala. In fact, Semuc Champey was one of our favourite locations in the whole of Central America! But how do you travel between Flores and Semuc Champey? This post…
Looking for the best ways to get from Flores to Belize City? As this route involves a land crossing (from Guatemala to Belize), it’s a little different to a normal journey in Central America. However, it’s still relatively easy and straightforward! NOTE: This guide also works in reverse – from Belize City to Flores. If you have…