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Lago Petén Itzá

March 15, 2018  —  Guatemala

San Miguel

After the jungle, a few days of rest around lake Petén Itzá were very welcome. Many people choose to stay on the island of Flores, but I chose to base myself in San Miguel, on the shore of the lake. San Miguel is a very quiet village, and the views on Flores are spectacular.

Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
Lake Petén Itzá,
Flores - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
San Miguel Village.
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
The water level is very high.
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
Relaxing with a good beer.
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
View of Flores.
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
San Miguel - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
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Flores

Flores is the gateway for trips into the Petén jungle and its numerous archeological sites. It's a small town where strolling around is a highlight.

During my visit, the water level was very high. On the photos, it is obvious that the boardwalk around town is completely inundated.

Flores - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
Flores - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
Flores - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
Flores - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala
Flores - Lago Petén Itzá - Guatemala