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Set out from Flores for an all-inclusive day to Crater Azul: a 45-minute boat ride, snorkeling in exceptionally clear water and included underwater photos and lunch. This easy-paced day trip suits most travelers and highlights the geology and wildlife of Lake Petén Itzá.
Set out from Flores for an all-inclusive day to Crater Azul: a 45-minute boat ride, snorkeling in exceptionally clear water and included underwater photos and lunch. This easy-paced day trip suits most travelers and highlights the geology and wildlife of Lake Petén Itzá.
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Operated by Mayan World Travel Agency Tours And Treks · Flores, Petén
Morning light fractures across Lake Petén Itzá as the tour van pulls away from Flores, and the lake’s surface seems to dare you to follow. Within an hour you’re at a small jetty, life jacket clipped on, and the motorboat cutting a steady path toward a sinkhole lagoon renowned locally as Crater Azul.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for people in average physical condition; requires short periods of swimming/snorkeling and boarding boats.
The boat transfer from the jetty to the Blue Crater center takes about 45 minutes each way, depending on water conditions.
Basic snorkeling and life jackets are provided, plus an underwater photography session; many guests bring their own mask for fit and comfort.
Life jackets are required and make floating easy, but those uncomfortable in water should notify staff; swimming in shallow areas is typically optional.
Yes — the tour includes round-trip transport from Flores, lunch (one drink included), and water transportation to the crater.
Lake Petén Itzá has supported Maya settlements for centuries; Flores grew as a colonial-era island town and remains the main gateway for tours into the surrounding wetlands and archaeological sites.
The crater’s clarity depends on low runoff and careful visitor behavior; choose reef-safe products, avoid littering, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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