We just returned from our first trip to Belize and Guatemala. We spent four nights in the Tikal-Flores area. I think a visit to Flores is well worth a half day visit if you have the time. However, an overnight inside the park is a must. We stayed at Tikal Inn. Loved it. $10.00 will get you a guide,arranged by the lodge, to take you into the park prior to the 6am opening for dawn at Temple IV. Doesn`t matter if you see the sun or mist, it is absolutely magical.