Jades Yaxha, La Casa del Jade
Exhibits a well selected assortment of jewellery and numerous copies from âmasks, which were found in tombs of kings or other important Mayan personalities. âJade had an incomparable value for the Mayans and symbolized eternal life. Important âpersonalities were buried with a great amount of jewellery made of jade in order to guarantee âthem a privileged treatment in the new world.â The Shop is worth a visit to have a look at the masks and Jade pyramides.
Chile Salsa
The locally produced, ecological Salsa de Chile Habanero Guatemaya brand is really good. You can buy it at ECAO, Calle de 15 Septiembre, tel: +502 7926-0628, or try it at Las Puertas restaurant you have to ask for it. Maya Ik is also an excellent salsa.
Woodwork
The road to Tikal between Ixlú and El Remate is the best place to find finely crafted woodwork, the typical souvenir of Petén.
Textiles
Although more expensive than in other parts of the country, Flores offers a good selection. Be sure to bargain hard though as prices are hiked for Gringos!
You can also get souvenirs in the shops in Flores, but the prices and selection are better elsewhere in the country, so only worth checking out if this is your only stop in Guatemala.
Two ATMs in Flores next to Hotel Petén and at the supermarket "Fotomart" at Calle 30 de junio allow cash withdraws from Visa cards. More ATMs can be found at the airport, as well as across the street from the airport. They support Mastercard as well as Maestro cards. Cross the street towards the Maxi Bodega supermarket and enter the mall left of the supermarket entrance. The ATM is a few meters down on the right side.