I am traveling to Guatemala in 2 weeks and am wondering about where to stay in/near Tikal. I was originally hoping to stay in Tikal, but heard that the electricity (and thus fans, etc.) are turned off at night. Is this true? Will it be very hot in Tikal at the end of August? Are there any recomendations on where else to stay? Any feedback/info would be appreciated!
Thanks!
~Jason
Thanks!
~Jason
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Wed, August 8, 2007 - 8:55 PMYou can stay in the town of Flores which has mini vans to tikal at various times. There are various accomodation options in Flores. -
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Thu, August 9, 2007 - 6:29 AMthere are a ton of hotels in Flores ,we actually stayed in Tikal ,we rented a cabanna on the park grounds and slept in hammocks.
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Thu, August 9, 2007 - 9:06 AMThanks for the replies. Has anyone ever stayed in or have recommendations in El Remate? -
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Thu, August 9, 2007 - 11:50 AMHola! I hope you enjoy your time in Guate!
I would definitely recommend El Remante. It’s a really nice, peaceful little town; there are several hotel options. There is the lake Petén Itza, it’s a beautiful place. There are docks where you can relax enjoy the view and swim. I recommend two hotels Gringo Perdido or Casa Roja; my personal recommendation Casa Roja! It’s great! Great people, very nice and friendly, super great vegetarian food! And you have a dock and the lake in front.
About the weather, August is not that hot it’s, compared to other times of the year, I would say around 34 Celsius and it can get colder if it rains or in the night. Its rainy season here in Guate, so be prepared for some rain, it is very probable it will.
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Thu, August 9, 2007 - 11:55 AMI agree with Mayari! Casa Roja is great, and you can find shuttles to Tikal in town really easily. Ask for Bruno---he is a great driver. Have a good time, and take your bug repellent! -
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Fri, August 10, 2007 - 12:59 PMThanks everyone! I'm really getting excited about the trip! I'm glad everyone confirmed my thoughts about El Remate. I'll be sure to check out Casa Roja...
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Thu, August 16, 2007 - 5:51 AMHi,
there is another lovely hotel at the other end of the Lago Petén Itzá:
its the Camino Real. www.caminoreal.com.gt/index.cfm
just try and have a look at it..... its quite remote, but they also do tours to Tikal and Uaxactun.
regards
Gauri -
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Re: Where to stay near Tikal?
Thu, August 16, 2007 - 1:16 PMIf you are on a budget (and/or vegetarian) Casa Roja is a much better option. Say hi to Gonzalo for me if you go!
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