Timeline
14:46
Grab a coffee and breakfast. Cool Beans / El Cafe Chilero opens early and serves filling breakfasts for around Q15, along with great coffee and baked goods.
15:46
Walk to Ak’tun Kan. The cave is clearly marked and a 30-minute walk from the causeway. You will need Q15 for the guide, who will point out the labeled formations resembling animals and people.
17:06
Find a seat outside Restaurante Capitan Tortuga. It is a short walk from the park area. The outdoor seating is a nice place to sit and watch the sunset, and they serve good food including chicken burritos for Q45.
17:46
Guía de Turismo Parque Nacional Tikal, Petén Guatemala C. A.
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The view from the park area offers a clear perspective of the evening light.
Local tip
Check the route if you need transport to the park entrance.
Check before you go
- Cool Beans / El Cafe Chilero is open Mo-Fr 07:00-21:30 and Sa 08:00-21:30.
- Restaurante Capitan Tortuga is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.
- Ak’tun Kan requires a guide (Q15) and is a 30-minute walk from the causeway.
Worth knowing
- Cool Beans / El Cafe Chilero is open at 14:46 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Flores (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).