Town in Petén, Guatemala
Getting around Flores
How to get around Flores
Flores is walkable, with tuk-tuks for the causeway to Santa Elena. Shared minibuses and tour vans go to Tikal, and long-haul buses reach Guatemala City.
Ways to get around Flores
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus to Tikal | About 80–120 Q return | Leaves early; arrive for sunrise tours or 6 am departures |
| Tuk-tuk / taxi | 10–25 Q | Short island and causeway hops; agree the fare |
| Bus to Guatemala City | About 150–300 Q | 8–10 h; daytime departures are safer |
Ride-hailing apps in Flores
A 5 km ride costs about Q15–30 ($2.0–3.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| inDrive | Not reliably available; use taxis and tuk-tuks |
- Short island trips are tuk-tuks or walking. Agree taxi fares for Tikal and the airport before leaving; shared minibuses are cheaper.
Arriving in Flores
Mundo Maya International (FRS)
About 20–30 min from the island; taxi roughly 60–100 Q, or tuk-tuk to the causeway and walk across.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for tourist stays of up to 90 days; rental firms often also ask for an IDP.
- Onward travel in Guatemala: Tourist shuttles connect the airport, Antigua, Atitlán, Semuc Champey and Flores. Pullman coaches run to Flores and the Caribbean; avoid chicken buses. Daily flights Guatemala City–Flores.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Flores?
No. Use inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Flores?
Flores is walkable, with tuk-tuks for the causeway to Santa Elena. Shared minibuses and tour vans go to Tikal, and long-haul buses reach Guatemala City.
How do I get from the airport to Flores?
About 20–30 min from the island; taxi roughly 60–100 Q, or tuk-tuk to the causeway and walk across.
Is Flores walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Tica Bus (international coaches)
- DGAC (civil aviation, La Aurora airport)
- INGUAT, Guatemala Tourism Board
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