Guatemala hotel
| country: | Guatemala |
| location: | Lake Peten Itza |
| price: | US $20 - US $30 per person per night |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
Secluded in its own jungle garden on Lake Peten Itza, this beautiful hotel is less than 15 minutes from the entrance to Tikal Park. The hotel is a wonderful place to base your Tikal vacation activities.
It is about 25 minutes from Flores. And it is very close to a number of important Mayan ruins in addition to Tikal, like Yaxha, Nakun, Uaxactun, Motul and Ceibal. Also, within a half-hour are: El Retiro sanctuary & snake exhibits, the Sky Way (swinging bridges, jungle walks), the Canopy Tour, Petencito Zoo, & Actun-Can caves. There are a number of ecologically oriented hiking trails and others points of interest within easy walking distance or 10 min. ride.
Located in El Remate, a small village of 200 families located on the east end of Lake Peten Itza, 30 km. from Flores, Peten, Guatemala. Its famous for woodcarving and this area has the largest variety of hard woods in Latin America. Since its location is on the road to Tikal ruins, it is now turning in to a destination for tourists, especially for those who want to avoid the congestion of Flores area, and enjoy a small village atmosphere. Our restaurant features Home made bread and cooking. Tours and transportation to all local attractions.
It is about 25 minutes from Flores. And it is very close to a number of important Mayan ruins in addition to Tikal, like Yaxha, Nakun, Uaxactun, Motul and Ceibal. Also, within a half-hour are: El Retiro sanctuary & snake exhibits, the Sky Way (swinging bridges, jungle walks), the Canopy Tour, Petencito Zoo, & Actun-Can caves. There are a number of ecologically oriented hiking trails and others points of interest within easy walking distance or 10 min. ride.
Located in El Remate, a small village of 200 families located on the east end of Lake Peten Itza, 30 km. from Flores, Peten, Guatemala. Its famous for woodcarving and this area has the largest variety of hard woods in Latin America. Since its location is on the road to Tikal ruins, it is now turning in to a destination for tourists, especially for those who want to avoid the congestion of Flores area, and enjoy a small village atmosphere. Our restaurant features Home made bread and cooking. Tours and transportation to all local attractions.
rooms, food and facilities
The hotel rooms are large, well cared for and most have a view of the lake. The grounds are lush and walkways are beautifully laid native rock. Each hotel room has a private bath and fan. The water is clean and filtered. Our guests say food is excellent and well worth the stop even if you cannot spend the night. Our hotel has 15 rooms..(in the U.S. it would be called a motel or cabins. or guesthouse)
We provide laundry service, cash traveler checks, have bus service to Tikal, Flores ($4.R/T), and also to Guatemala City, Palenque, Rio Dulce, Coban, Belize, and Chetumal.
Our restaurant offers home style meals from $4 to $5 and Breakfast from $2 to $3. If you are staying in the area or just passing, we welcome your visit. Breakfast/Lunch 6:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Dinner AT 7:00 P.M (Best with Reservations)
We provide laundry service, cash traveler checks, have bus service to Tikal, Flores ($4.R/T), and also to Guatemala City, Palenque, Rio Dulce, Coban, Belize, and Chetumal.
Our restaurant offers home style meals from $4 to $5 and Breakfast from $2 to $3. If you are staying in the area or just passing, we welcome your visit. Breakfast/Lunch 6:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Dinner AT 7:00 P.M (Best with Reservations)
how this holiday makes a difference
 The hotel has been awarded the Green Deal Alianza verde for the way the property is operatedOwner helps to train and show the local population how to take advantage of passing tourist trade by filling their needs with sustainable services and practices. The importance of factual information, cleanliness, language and responsible services. We are constantly reminding the local population the importance of cleanliness, and are supporting all local efforts for education, clean up days, helping to properly construct septic systems etc. and protecting flora y fauna Employment, educating. Setting examples. supporting all local efforts for education, clean up days, helping to properly construct septic systems etc. and protecting flour and fauna and planning the future growth. |
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