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Those visiting Flores may want to seek out a tour of the historical sites. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the scenic lakeside.

Based on our travel expertise, Jungle Lodge Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and concierge services. Tikal is a short 12-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Hotel Tikal Inn and Peten Esplendido Hotel and Conference Center.

Flores is home to 78 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Flores is notable for landmarks like Tikal, Yaxha Archaeological Site and San Miguel & Tayazal. The natural setting is picturesque, namely the lakes, and places to see include: Las Guacamayas Biological Station, Lake Petén Itzá and Ixpanpajul Nature Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Flores Dock and Maya Mall.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Flores, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Flores, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.