Timeline
07:00
Grab a coffee and a filling breakfast at Cool Beans / El Cafe Chilero. It opens early at 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 on weekends, making it a perfect spot to start before the day gets busy. Try their baked goods or a local breakfast for around Q15.
07:15
Walk 12 minutes north to Parque Flores. This central plaza sits on the highest point of the island and offers a quiet moment to rest. You will see Maya sculptures around the central kiosk that were brought from the ruins of Ixlu.
07:45
Head just 3 minutes away to Parque Santa Elena. This smaller park is a short walk from the main plaza and offers a peaceful spot to sit and watch the activity on the lake below.
Local tip
Check if Cool Beans is open on Saturday or Sunday as the opening time shifts from 07:00 to 08:00.
Check before you go
- Cool Beans / El Cafe Chilero opens at 07:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 on Saturdays.
- The parks are open all day, but arriving early ensures you have the space to yourself.
Worth knowing
- Cool Beans / El Cafe Chilero is open at 07:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Flores (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).