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Cathedral of Our Lady of Remedies
Tickets: book ahead or walk in?
It is a church open to visitors without a paid admission ticket.
Timed entry
No
Typical price
Free
Busiest
Sunday mass times
Quietest time
Weekday mornings
Best time to visit
Late afternoon, when the sun highlights the white facade and before sunset. In the evening the cathedral is beautifully lit and the square comes alive with local life.
Budget tips
Entry to the cathedral is free, as is a walk around the surrounding square. Save your money for local restaurants with a view of the lake or for the cable car across the water.
Recommended for
History lovers, Photographers, Couples, Travelers on a trip to Tikal
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Quick facts: This cathedral stands on a small island in Lake Petén Itzá, on the site where a Maya city once stood. Its dedication to Saint Paul of Itza commemorates the last independent Maya, who surrendered to the Spanish here in 1697.
Highlights: The cathedral's bell tower has a white profile recognizable from afar, reflected in the calm surface of the lake, and the evening illumination of the facade creates a magical atmosphere. The stone used for its construction comes from dismantled Maya temples on the island, so the history of pre-Columbian builders literally sleeps within its walls.
Insider tips
- Bring a scarf or long sleeves to respect the sacred space, although tourists are tolerated here.
- The best photo spot is from the pier on the waterfront, where you can capture the cathedral together with its reflection in the lake.
- Avoid visiting during Mass, it is busiest on Sunday morning.
- Combine your visit with a walk around the island, you can circle all of Flores on foot in an hour.
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