Aguateca: Our Lodge is the perfect gateway to Aguateca, just minutes away by boat, a fortified city built on high escarpments above the Petexbatun basin. The site is partially reconstructed and you can hike inside nearby caves and a deep cut in the limestone, product of tectonic forces, used as a defensive wall by the Mayas. The trip, by boat and walking the site takes between 3 to 4 hours. Dos Pilas: A trip to Dos Pilas, an important Mayan City that extended its rule on Tikal at a certain time, is a one in a lifetime experience. The tour takes a full day and takes about 2 ½ hours to get there walking after a short boat cruise. You will need to be in good physical condition, but it pays when you get to see the magnificent stellaes and hieroglyphs in carved stone staircases. You can refresh yourself in the springs that form two small ponds that give its name to the site. Ceibal: A large site, the most widely reconstructed and visited of the sites in the region, is a perfect trip on your way in or out to our Lodge. It can be reached by road or river, upstream La Pasion River from Sayaxche, so plan on it, the day you arrive or the day you leave. It is at least a half day tour. Cancuen: Tours available in the near future. This Mayan city is currently under investigation by Vanderbilt University, but it has not been reconstructed yet. According to most recent findings it has a magnificent royal palace, even larger than Tikal's, but still unearthed. Right now, we recommend visits to other mayan sites in the region. Yaxchilan: Is a great mayan city that sits on the bank of the Usumacinta River on the Mexican side of the border. The site has been cleared, and some of the palaces and temples have been restored. Yaxchilan's beautiful stelae were carved in deeper relief than at other Maya sites. One of the most interesting discoveries here was a carving made on a step of Temple 33 in the 8th. century AD, which shows Yaxchilan ruler Bird Jaguar playing a ball game. Trips to this beautiful site can be arranged upon special request, and be prepared to spend at least 3 days in this trip.

Que le bien ne change pas, la simplicite I´ hospitalite et la genhllesse de tout le monde. C'est un petit paridis! Merci. Valerie S Ya parece como si hubieramos de quedarnos para siempre disfrutando de este lugar maravilloso. Grupo de Cataluna Traten por favor de conservar no solo la posada sino toda la region tal y como esta en la actualidad. Firma Ilegible Los amigos farmaceuticos de Barcelona hemos encontrado este lugar como paraiso terrenal. Esperamos encontrarlo igual de magico y entranable, sin que nadie destruya toda la naturaleza y vegetacion que forma parte de este paraje, cuando regresemos algun dia. Xavier, Angell, Cristina, Anabel, Susane y Mireia Hemos pasado 2 maravillosos dias en este encantador lugar, disfrutando de un esplendido menu y su amabilidad. Todo muy limpio y servicio muy amable. Destacamos que han podido satisfacer las peculiaridades individuales de cada menu. Muchas gracias. Sabemos que es una tarea dificil, pero han adquirido una responsabilidad de preservar lo que Dios nos ha regalado. Nunca he estado en una selva con saraguates que te despiertan a las 6:30 y se despiden a la 17:30. Por favor sigan adelante y gracias por compartir con nosotros algo que nunca habiamos visto y que nunca olvidaremos. Dagoberto Sosa Vega x 4 ha pasado dos noches en este hotel y hemos estado muy bien, como en casa, como no fuera por los insectos que nos han hecho sufrir un poco. Felicitamos a la cocinera por sus menus, ricos y variados y a toda la familia en general por el trato que nos ha prestado. El entorno es precioso y nos acordaremos siempre de este lugar. hasta siempre. Vega x 4 Hemos conocido la selva de Peten, es la primera vez que estamos en ella. Este lugar nos ha parecido unico e inolvidable, con una buenisima comida, habitaciones fantasticas y una compania del personal super agradable. Tanto las personas como el lugar no lo olvidaremos. Carlos Venir de tan lejos para conocer esto vale la pena. Dormir aqui es una experiencia inolvidable. Conservemos estas tierras asi para siempre. Chermi Tlevi (Barcelona) Ha sido una gran bendicion el conocer este lugar. Al conocer este lugar nos sentimos comprometidos a compartir con otros la experiencia de conocer este lugar. Que Dios los bendiga para siempre. Sentimos que estar en medio de la Creacion de Dios nos hace mas agradecidos con el.Ma. Del Carmen de Otaolaurruchi Espero que muchas personas tengan la oportunidad que tuvimos nosotros, de venir al Hostal y conocer este paraiso terrenal. Fue una experiencia inolvidable y para los ninos es un contacto con la naturaleza que ellos necesitan. ¡Gracias! Gissy Banus de Sosa. Esperamos estar bien atendidos y a gusto, pero hemos estado mejor que todo esto. Casi mejor que en nuestra casa. La comida buenisima! la habitacion muy bonita y confortable, la gente muy hospitalaria y agradable todo genial ¡Ah! Y el entorno natural una maravilla en el mundo!! Muchas gracias por todo, vamos a llevar un muy buen recuerdo del lugar. P.D. vamos a recomendar el hotel a la gente de Catalunya que venga a Guatemala. Jan Donza. Tammy and I would like to say THANK YOU, and share some of the pictures that we took on our journey into the beautiful jungle of the Maya s. I cannot tell you how wonderful or trip was and how incredible the island, Punta De Chimino is. I believe it to be, the perfect gateway to Aguateca. You can't image how much I dislike tourist areas. As I travel around the earth, I visit one tourist area after another, and after awhile they all begin to look the same. So I hope you can appreciate how much it has meant to us, to spend time on the island. The remote, scene atmosphere of Chimino's was great for the mind and spirit. It had a very soothing effect on our souls. Even the howler monkeys, with their dominant screams added an ambiance of pure inspiration to the experience. I smiled, hearing each monkey boast about how they were the meanest ant the toughest beast in the nation. I could not believe, that this macho event also takes place in the middle of the night, and is very startling the first time you hear it. In fact, the first time will bring you right out of bed, searching for a weapon to demolish the invisible phantom causing all the commotion. Our bungalow was situated about twenty feet from the waters edge. We looked over a most beautiful lake full of fish and foul and occasionally witnessed a swimming alligator and snake. It was incredible being a part of nature, and working in harmony with her. Each morning, we watched the blazing sun arise. Showing us bright colors of red, orange and yellow as it peaked over the horizon, reflecting its unrivaled beauty in the perfectly still lake. This is a picture in my memory I shall never forget and I can t think of a better way to start each day. I would have been perfectly content to spend the morning with a fishing rod, enjoying the new day and searching for that prize fish for Lillian to cook. Even without my champion fish, the food was outstanding. Lillian prepared each meal as if we were eating in a four star restaurant. Tono, Lillian, Nelson and my partner Enrique did a wonderful job tending to our needs. Our Spanish vocabulary was very limited and we were more than impressed with the way they deciphered our amateur attempt at communicating. We are very thankful, for the way they watched over and took care of us. Aguateca is a great ruin, and we wish to return back there, as soon as we can, so that we can continue our education. In my mind, Aguateca and Chiminos is every bit as important as Tikal or Copan. It seems to me that by exposing these sights, important links may be reveled that will answer many questions about the fall of the Maya empire. I am so thankful that you gave us the opportunity to be a part of this. For the rest of our lives we will monitor the progress being made at Aguateca and Chiminos and we will return. I do not have the words to express how much gratitude we feel to you for this adventure; we can only say Thank You! Our Warmest Regards, Edwin and Tamara Roberts One of the most delightful spots in the world. This is our second visit. Thank you. Alec + Gail M. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Delightful!! Most Hospitable, Beautiful Katherine Sper. USA. This is the very nicest place we have been. Thank you! The meals were delicious Barbara Boucke. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Fantastic! Kathleen Berrin. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Jungley and lovely, delicious food! Dagmar Dolby, USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Ray Dolby, USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. March 14, 2001 Joan Launce Gamble, USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. March 15, 2001. This is one of the loveliest and most tranquil spots in the world, please don't let it be spoiled. We wish to come back soon. Harry Parker. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. A wonderful stay, a great memory of a cared - for jungle experience in Guatemala. Prof. Gerald Grodsky. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. What a lovely gentle place, the cabin is charming and comfortable, the service terrific - Thank you. Ellen Parker. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. A little Jungle Paradise! Manfred B. Noble. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Paradiso superiore, Muchas gracias por todos - la gente gentille y muy professionale, las comidas deliciosas, y la panorama magnifica ¡¡Muy muy speciale, fantasticos!! - LA fuente de los mayans sont aqui Sandre Schlumberger 15 mars 2001-04-25. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Great spot - good hike at Aguateca (easy) Daniel G. Volkmann 3/15/01. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. What a wonderful, beautiful place, life all around! Great people delicious food!!Thank you!! 15 Mars 2001 Sabrina Schlumberger. USA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 8/4/2001 An Amazingly beautiful place. The bird life has been outstanding and the serenuty of the area a joy. It would be perfect if a viewing tower were made and the hotel really takes eco tourism at the highest level - no generating, no plastic, no bottles and no cutting the trees! Thanks for a wonderful time! James G. Hooley. UK, Langley. Ashlergh...

 Luggage storage
 Camping and RSV park on grounds
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Ironing facilities
 Licensed bar
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Solarium
 Phone at reception
 Cheques accepted