On the short walk around the island town of Flores visitors can easily find the stretch of cafes and bars with a view of the lake. In fact, one earlier evening I took dinner at Il Terrazzo and watched my first sunset on Lake Peten. But this afternoon, the search was for a place to […]

Enjoying a Coke at Villa del Cheff in Flores, Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on February 27, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on a Rooftop in Flores, Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on February 26, 2012 in Sunset Sunday
I grabbed a few bottles of the local beer Gallo, and a bag of crisps (potato chips) and headed back to my room. I decided to take in the sunset on the hotel rooftop. I selected the hotel when I learned about it’s rooftop and the stairs (no elevator) to the third floor were not a […]

Sucia – Pan Asian Cuisine in Flores, Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on February 23, 2012 in Culture Thru Cuisine
In the countryside of Guatemala little variety exists in cuisine choice. The recent and long conflict that just ended in the 1990s (1960-1996) perhaps can be blamed for keeping travelers and other cultures away for years. So when I noticed a small Asian place in Flores, my curiosity peaked and I entered Sucia for a […]

The Open View and Vista of Il Terrazzo in Flores, Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on October 28, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine
The small hills, narrow streets and colorful architecture can confuse. Visitors may believe they are on holiday somewhere in the Mediterranean instead of in Flores, Guatemala. To further the confusion, cafe Il Terrazzo offers tasty Italian fare with great views of the water. With a 2 for 1 happy hour special, a view of the […]

Sunset Sunday – Flores, Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on February 27, 2011 in Sunset Sunday
You can walk around the island of Flores in less than twenty minutes and I did many times. It’s a small quaint place most tourists come to visit as a starting point for travel deeper into the Guatemalan jungle and the ancient Mayan ruins. Tikal, the most famous, popular and perhaps impressive of the ruins […]
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