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than those of Tikal, its worthwhile to spend some time there and marvel at its structures. The jungle surrounding Uaxactun is in an excellent state of preservation, thanks mainly to the efforts of the communities of Carmelita and Uaxactun, which have forest concession there and zealously guard the places natural resources. The lagoon of Yaxhá, located north of Petén Itzá lake and at whose shore’s raises the Mayan city of the same name, turned famous when the reality show “Survivor” was filmed there in the year of 2005 Many of its structures have been dug out, which makes it very worthy of visiting it. To reach it you need your own car, and a drive about an hour east of Flores. In the middle of the lagoon there’s a very tiny island, Topoxte, housing a couple of minor Mayan structures. The city is part of a triangle of sites, together with Nakum and Naranjo, of archeological importance in the area. When leaving Flores on your way to any Mayan city, or when coming back from them, stop a while (maybe even a couple of days) in El Remate, a small town located in the easternmost part of the lake, and famous for its white sand beaches and its incredible turquoise waters. For a moment you might even forget you’re well inside the mainland and believe you’ve reached a lost bay opening to the splendor of the Caribbean sea. There are just a few, although enough, lodgings and restaurants, as to guarantee a pleasant stay.
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