Markets and independent shops in Flores
11 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Flores.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Markets and independent shops in Flores
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Jades Yaxha, La Casa del Jade
Exhibits an assortment of jewellery and numerous copies from masks, which were found in tombs of kings or other important Mayan personalities. Jade had an incomparable value for the Mayans and symbolized eternal life. Important personalities were buried with a great amount of jewellery made of jade in order to guarantee them a privileged treatment in the new world. The shop is worth a visit to see the masks and jade pyramides.
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Chile Salsa
The locally produced, ecological Salsa de Chile Habanero (Guatemaya brand) is really good. You can buy it at ECAO, Calle de 15 Septiembre,, or try it at Las Puertas restaurant (you have to ask for it). Maya Ik is also an excellent salsa.
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Textiles
Although more expensive than in other parts of the country, Flores offers a good selection. Bargain hard though as prices are hiked for Gringos.
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Woodwork
The road to Tikal between Ixlú and El Remate is the best place to find finely crafted woodwork, the typical souvenir of Petén.
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Librería y Variedades Génesis
Calz. Virgilio Rodríguez Macal
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Disagro Santa Elena
2a Avenida
Open now · closes 4 am tomorrow
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Librería Cultura
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Librería y Papelería 'Cultura'
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Mercado Central
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Mercado Nuevo
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Santa Elena Market
Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Flores (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.