Day Trip Yaxha Archaeological Site from Flores

The Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park is located within the nucleus of the Maya Biosphere Reserve area due to the presence of lakes and wetlands the area has been recognized by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. Maya covers four cities of great importance in the history of this civilization Yaxha, Nakum, Naranjo and Topoxte. Topoxte; the archaeological site is located at the southwest end of Lake Yaxha and access is possible only by boat. The park preserves a lush tropical forest that is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. There are about 300 species of birds, 42 mammals, 22 fish, 42 reptiles and 14 amphibians.