Flores
The Island of Flores is located on Lake Peten Itza and dates from 9th century. It was formerly called Tayasal. In the 15th century, Pedro de Alvarado arrived on the Island while on a trip to Honduras. He gave King Canek a Spanish horse, which the Mayas treated almost like a god. After several failed attempts to convert the natives to Christianity, the Spaniards destroyed Tayasal in 16th century and it was then abandoned until the 18th century.
Restaurant Le Villa del Chef is a Mediterranean getaway on the shore of Flores. It's very small, just a few tables, but not crowded. The food is excellent and the owner is an amazing man qho made his way to Guatemala from Israel a few years ago.
See transportation options to and from Flores here.
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