The following excerpt is from a May 1, 2010 article published by TimesBulliten.com. To read the article in its entirety, please click here.
The gated tourist community of Flores is where I have spent way too many days off of the bike enjoying the hostel and small talk with the locals.
Flores is a city in the north of Guatemala. It’s a stopping point for tourist to make their way to Tikal where the ancient Mayan city lies.
It was interesting talking to travelers while staying at Los Amigos Hostel. I was in the resort area, but if you take a short 5 minute walk to Santa Elena, you will find the real Guatemala. With it’s massive markets with meat hanging from hooks, assorted vegetables and spice stands, cheap authentic Guatemalan food stands and real Guatemalan people.
Just walking through the market’s small narrow paths that weave in and out is an experience in itself. It’s easy to get lost, and I found myself just wondering around and enjoying the smells and sights…
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