El Petén
West of San Andrés and down a gravel road, Ni'tun is set on a 35-acre patch of protected secondary forest where six species of hummingbird nest year-round…
Must-see hotels in El Petén
El Petén
Jutting out from the western shore of Laguna Petexbatún, this magical lodge shares its promontory with a largely unexcavated Maya citadel that includes a…
El Petén
As in Wonderland, that is. Fruit of the budding imaginations of a Franco-Belgian pair, this slightly remote spread looks not at the lake but at a swath of…
El Petén
This ecologically sound option blends into the jungle, close enough to Biotopo Cerro Cahuí to hear monkeys howl the evening in. Ten thoughtfully furnished…
El Petén
The Finca Ixobel is an ecological resort/bohemian hideaway set amid pine forest and patches of jungle between Flores and Río Dulce in southeast Petén…
El Petén
In a fabulous setting on the Laguna Yaxhá, El Sombrero features solar-powered, mosquito-netted bungalows with wraparound screened windows, most with lake…
El Petén
Just west of the junction, this full-service outfit has spotless, modern rooms decorated with Maya textiles. All feature verandas and hammocks facing the…
El Petén
Located on a lazy stretch of the river about halfway between Sayaxché and Laguna Petexbatún is this appealingly remote encampment managed by the ebullient…
El Petén
West of San José, this is an elaborate spread where you can truly unwind. Twenty-four well-designed rooms with tropical hardwood furnishings and lovely…
El Petén
Ensconced in a paradisaical lakefront setting within the Cerro Cahuí biosphere reserve, this jungle-style lodge offers a bank of rooms with full-wall roll…
Tikal
Nearest of the hotels to the site entrance, this was originally built to house archaeologists working at Tikal. Self-contained bungalows, plus a bank of…
El Petén
This amiably managed little lakefront hotel is on the incredibly idyllic Peninsula San Miguel, just a five-minute passage over from Flores by lancha (Q15,…
Flores & Santa Elena
This island hotel sports an understated tropical style that's highly appealing. Hardwood beams frame bone-white walls with floral motifs that are echoed…
Flores & Santa Elena
Near the northern tip of the island, this is an old-fashioned establishment (check the lobby for a portrait of the founder) with rocking chairs scattered…
El Petén
Built in time for the dawn of the new baktún (a baktún equals about four centuries) of the Maya calendar (in 2012) is this glitzy addition to the Gringo…
Flores & Santa Elena
Part of a trio that includes a museum and a cafe, this is a perfect retreat from the hubbub of Flores on an islet just five minutes west by lancha (small…
Tikal
Built in the late '60s, this resort-style lodging offers rooms in the main building and thatched bungalows alongside the pool and rear lawn, with little…
Flores & Santa Elena
Far and away the most popular backpackers' haven in El Petén, this hostel has grown organically in its 15 years of existence and now includes various…
El Petén
Featuring his signature blend of exclusivity and adventure, film director Francis Ford Coppola has created a lodge of rustic luxury about 13km west of El…
Flores & Santa Elena
One of the best reasons to stay in Santa Elena is this tropical-chic resort spreading over a landscaped marsh by the waterfront. The big-top dining room…
El Petén
Set back from the road in lush, jungle grounds, this spot is so tranquil that you'll find it hard to comprehend you're just 50m from the immigration booth…
El Petén
Right at the junction with the north-shore road, this cordial hotel/restaurant/shuttle operator has two sections: the wood-paneled rooms at the front are…
El Petén
A 15-minute walk from the Tikal road, Santiago's place maintains a good balance between jungle wildness and Euro sophistication. Quirkily furnished cabins…
Flores & Santa Elena
A haven for archaeologists, historians and fans of pre-Hispanic cuisine, Café Arqueológico Yaxha now offers a clean and simple place to lay your head…
El Petén
This friendly family-run place has seven basic, adequately ventilated rooms, each with two single beds and screened windows, in a two-story clapboard…
El Petén
About 150m from the north-shore junction, this two-level wooden structure has a relaxed environment, with plenty of hammocks in the patio and along the…
El Petén
This modern hotel has all the comforts a family traveling through might want: wi-fi, a restaurant and spare but clean tile-floor rooms. The pool even has…
El Petén
On the lakeshore below the Yaxhá ruins is Campamento Yaxhá, where you can camp for free on raised platforms with thatched roofs. Outbuildings have showers…
Flores & Santa Elena
At Laguna Petenchel, a small lake east of Santa Elena, this hotel is among the finest in the area. Ensconced within its own wildlife refuge, the…
Flores & Santa Elena
A tropical fantasy, the Santana holds a commanding presence at Flores' southwest corner, with a popular terrace restaurant and its very own ferry dock…
El Petén
East of the center are these 15 rustic cabins scattered around a wooded tract. A big open-air restaurant serves pastas, tacos and river fish (Q50). It's…
Flores & Santa Elena
This glossy business-class lodging holds a commanding presence at the southwest corner of the island. Rooms are luxuriously appointed with iguana motifs…
Flores & Santa Elena
Shady corridors lined with terracotta floors wind around a stunning courtyard, centered on a gurgling fountain. Rooms are tasteful and comfortable, though…
Tikal
The inn of choice for youthful, independent travelers has duplex and quad bungalows with thatched roofs and hammocks on the porches, plus a smart little…
Tikal
Across the road from the visitors center, the campground covers a large, grassy area and has a clean bathroom block and thatched shelters for hanging…
Flores & Santa Elena
Rooms are cheerily decorated here with a dash of chintz. Definitely choose the lake balcony units as they cost no more than interior ones. A good-sized…
Flores & Santa Elena
Popular with package travelers, this place has a Caribbean flavor. Smallish rooms line a long veranda facing a pool with a rock garden and adjacent lake…
El Petén
The nearest place to the junction, this excellent-value homey guesthouse has neatly kept and well-ventilated rooms with TVs, screened windows, and porches…
Flores & Santa Elena
Behind the odd Grecian columns there's a cool, breezy interior that's long on potted plants and patio furniture. Comfortable, airy rooms have bright decor…
Flores & Santa Elena
Standing alongside a narrow alley, the Mesa is terrific value. Its 19 rooms are neatly furnished, with pyramidal headboards, checkered bedspreads and…
