Lake Peten Itza

Petén, located in northern Guatemala, is enshrined as an ideal destination to visit Mayan archaeological sites.

While local tourists usually prefer to stop at the island of Flores, located within the municipal lake, or in San Benito, a few minutes, tourists and travelers generally prefer to the respective stop in El Remate.

The route leading from Flores to Tikal around Lake Peten Itza Ixlú reaching the crossing. A few meters from the last gas station is located (due to Yaxhá), while the road leading to the left passing through El Remate.

Hotels

Here you will find several options for lodging, from hotels with all amenities, even the most basic and relaxed for travelers passing through.

On this stretch also occurred in the Cerro Cahuí Biotope, a protected area where you can camp. Even if it is camping, lodgings on the shores of the lake are also a good choice to build the tent or spend the night in one of their rooms.

Lakeshore is a variety of restaurants and craft sales, and options to browse the internet.

In the evening you can watch the fishermen in full work at the lake "water witch" who is the most widespread translation of his name, although there are several approaches.

Flores Island

Flores Island is home to the municipal capital of Peten, which is not as great as many would imagine, but is fully developed and with the amenities of the case.

Travelers can choose hosting options both on the island and the surrounding villages, hotel infrastructure contant with different prices. This is common to find groups of foreigners, and on its shores, fishermen sailing.