Explore Flores, Petén: Is This Island Town the Mexico City of Guatemala? (Epic Semana Santa)

Описание: In This Episode, Sayu Rinpoche leaves Tikal for the island community of Flores - the capital of Guatemala's Petén Department. In the scorching heat, Sayu gets to walk every single street of the island community, and is able to see what everyday life in Flores is like. The exploration is full of surprises, including an unbearable heatwave that totally toss up Sayu's visiting plan, and a celebration that completely caught Sayu off guarded - A local Semana Santa celebration.

Places visited in this episode:

"Yo Amo Petén" ("I Love Petén" Sign): A local Flores landmark where is often used by tours and long distance buses pick up and drop off passengers.

Malecòn Isla de Flores (Flores Island Lakefront Promenade): A lakefront promenade that circles around the island of Flores. Parts of it was completely flooded at the time of filming.

Parque Monseñor Próspero Penados del Barrio (Church Neighbourhood Park) - A public park in the middle of Flores.

Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (Cathedral of Our Lady of Los Remedios): Flores and Petén's main cathedral.

Maya Mall: A Shopping Mall in Flores on the other side of the causeway.

Name of Flores Hotel: Hotel Villa del Lago.


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