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Hotel Lee $
( 7948-0685; 5a Av btwn Calles 9a and 10a; s/d with fan Q60/100, d with air-con Q160; )
This is a
friendly, family-owned place, close to the bus terminals. Typical of Puerto Barrios' budget
hotels, it offers straightforward, vaguely clean rooms. The little balcony out front catches
the odd breeze.
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Hotel El Reformador $$
( 7948-0533; reformador@intelnet.net.gt; cnr 7a Av & 16a Calle; s/d with fan Q113/173, with air-con Q158/228;
)
Like a little haven away from the hot busy streets outside, the Reformador of-
fers big, cool rooms set around leafy patios. Air-con rooms lead onto wide interior bal-
conies. There is a restaurant (meals Q50 to Q80) here.
Hotel del Norte $$
( 7948-2116; 7a Calle; s/d with fan Q90/160, with air-con Q160/270; )
A large, classically
tropical wooden building with mosquito-screened corridors, the century-old Hotel del
Norte is in a class by itself. Its weathered and warped frame is redolent of history and the
floorboards go off at crazy angles. Pick a room carefully - some are little more than a
wooden box, others have great ocean views and catch good breezes.
Rooms with air-conditioning are in the newer, less atmospheric building, but are still an
excellent deal. There's a swimming pool beside the sea.
HOTEL
Puerto Bello $$
( 7948-0525; 8a Av btwn 18 & 19 Calle; s/d Q200/300; )
By far the best-looking hotel
in town, marred only by its slightly out of the way location. The rooms are spacious and
modern and the lovely garden and pool area is a blessing year-round.
HOTEL
Eating & Drinking
La Habana Vieja $$
(13 Calle btwn Avs 6a & 7a; mains Q40-80; 11am-1pm)
A good, wide selection of Cuban classics
(including
ropa vieja
- a shredded beef stew) and some straightforward sandwiches. Also
has a good bar if you're looking for a quiet drink.
CUBAN
Kaffa $
CAFE
