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Sunset at the Zoo

A quiet evening at the Petencito Zoo as the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 17:45About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:15

    Check the route to the zoo and take the 10-minute boat ride from Flores. Inquire behind Hotel Santana for details.

  2. 16:45

    Petencito Zoo

    Arrive at the Petencito Zoo. It is a small zoo home to monkeys, jaguars, and raccoons, as well as some animals rescued by ARCAS. Take your time to explore the grounds before the light fades.

  3. 17:45

    Petencito Zoo

    Find a quiet spot within the zoo grounds to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 17:14, leading into the sunset at 17:45.

  4. 18:30

    Take the boat back to Flores as it gets dark.

Local tip

The zoo is a 10-minute boat ride from Flores. Make sure to inquire behind Hotel Santana for boat details and timing.

Check before you go

  • The zoo does not have listed opening hours, so check with the boat operators at Hotel Santana for availability.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Flores (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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