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Banrural
( 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am-1pm Sat)
, two blocks up from Hotel Guayacán,
then one block left, has a Cajero 5B and changes euros and American Express traveler's
checks. Get online at
Zona X
(per hr Q6;
8am-8pm Mon-Sat)
, three streets up from the dock on
the left.
Sleeping
Hospedaje Yaxkín $
( 4053-3484; bungalow per person Q50, without bathroom Q30)
East of the center are these 15 cheery
bungalows amid an impressive variety of plants and trees. A big open-air restaurant serves
pasta, tacos and river fish (Q50). It's four blocks east and a block south of the church.
Gregarious host Rosendo will pick you up at the dock if you phone ahead.
BUNGALOW
El Majestuoso Petén $
( 7928-6166; s/d Q80/160, without bathroom Q50/100; )
This recently remodeled establishment
has a peaceful setting overlooking a lazy stretch of the Río Petexbatún. Of the simply fur-
nished rooms, the 'Tikal' and 'San José' have the best river views. From the dock, go up
to the first intersection, then three blocks to the right to find the green building.
HOTEL
Hotel Del Río $$
( 7928-6138; hoteldelriosayaxche@hotmail.com; d with fan/air-con Q175/250; )
A few steps to the
right of wharf (with your back to the river), this modern hotel is the cushy choice, with
huge, sparkling rooms alongside an airy lobby and a terrace overlooking the river.
HOTEL
Eating
Café del Río $
(Calle del Ferry; mains Q40; 6:30am-9pm)
The most atmospheric eatery occupies a wooden dock
on the north bank where you can enjoy river fish, sweet breezes and icy beer. It has its
own boat to shuttle people over from the south side.
GUATEMALAN
Café Maya $$
(Calle del Ferry; mains Q40-60; 6:30am-9pm)
About the best bet for grub is this casual, open-air
hall, a popular gathering place both morning and evening. Aside from the usual fried
GUATEMALAN
