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Subjects :Mayan archaeological site in the jungle of Peten. Only a few parts of the archaeological remains was released from the luxurious vegetation that still tries to cover the years has been taken over by man. The subjects to photograph are mostly the great temples, from which once rose with the ramps can capture the endless forest. In particular the temple 4 you can enjoy an excellent overview. Regarding the fauna, the best hours to see it are those of the early morning where among others you can see the Toucans and howler monkeys that just to impress their screams, spider monkeys, raccoons, turkeys ocellated and other mammals and birds.
Recommended equipment :The equipment needed to be pushed from a wide angle to the pyramids that sometimes you have to take in spaazi narrow to medium telephoto for birds and monkeys.
Best months :The best seasons are no doubt those who go from December to March where rainfall is limited and the heat becomes unbearable humidity. The best time is undoubtedly those that go from dawn until about 9 am, and those over 16.
How to get there :To get to the site there are lots of possibilities. This is a must in any case Flores small town located on Lake Peten Itza. From here you can find many agencies that lead to the site in 40 minutes. To reach Flores you can take advantage of coaches leaving from Antigua, Guatemala City and Chetunmal in Mexico as well as from Belize and aircraft taking off from Guatemala City. Personally starting from Palenque in Mexico, I reached Flores crossing the Rio Usumacinta, which marks the boundary between the two countries, with a small boat and then by coach on mostly unpaved roads. The trip made in this way is very very very addictive and takes about a day.
Visits :Unfortunately, the site closes at 17, but at least you can get supported by a guide already 4 am and from 6 am without a guide. In these hours the sounds of the forest are very engaging. The entrance is approx. 20 USD.
Notes :I suggest you enter the site as soon as possible and go straight to the tallest tower. Facilities for sleeping and supplies at Flores are certainly numerous, so I do not think there are any particular problems of accommodation, except perhaps during periods such as Easter and the holidays in Europe. The only restaurant this is before the pedestrian, inside there are only small eateries that sell almost exclusively potions.
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