Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
La Casa de Don David (
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)
offers tours to Yaxhá (Q475 per person, minimum two
people), and Tikal (Q490). Prices include an English-speaking guide and lunch but not ad-
mission to site. Horizontes Mayas (
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)
has slightly cheaper tours and runs collect-
ive excursions to Yaxhá at 6:30am and 1pm (Q100 per person, minimum three people).
Sleeping
Most hotels are set up for swimming in - and watching the sun set over - the lake.
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Along the Main Road
Posada Ixchel $
( 7928-8475; hotelixchel@yahoo.com; s/d Q80/ 120, without bathroom Q50/60)
This family-owned place
near the village's main junction is a superior deal, with spotless, wood- fragrant rooms
featuring newly tiled showers and handcrafted mosquito nets! The cobbled courtyard has
inviting little nooks with tree log seats.
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Hotel Sun Breeze $
( 7928-8044; sunbreezehotel@sunbreeze.net; Main Rd; s/d Q80/120)
Nearest the junction is this
excellent-value homey guesthouse. Rear units are best, with lake views through well-
screened windows. It's a short stroll to the public beach.
Hotel Las Gardenias $
( 7928-8377;
www.hotellasgardenias.com
; s/d from Q85/125; )
Right at the junction with the
north shore road, this cordial hotel/restaurant/shuttle operator has two sections: the wood-
paneled rooms at the front are bigger, those in the rear are appealingly removed from the
road. All feature comfortable beds with woven spreads, attractively tiled showers and
porches with hammocks.
HOTEL
Hotel La Mansión del Pájaro Serpiente $$
( 5702-9434; Main Rd; s/d/ste from Q264/ 352/528; )
Dotted over a steep hillside, these 11
cottages all make the most of their perch, with wraparound windows and front lounges
overlooking the lake. Peacocks strut around the landscaped grounds, which feature a pool
with hammocks under nearby
palapa
shelters, and a reasonably priced restaurant-bar.
HOTEL
Hostal Hermano Pedro $$
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