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Lake Petén Itzá beckons for a swim.
There are some wonderful
swimming
docks around the lake, the best of these at Res-
tauranteElMuellealongthemainroad,infrontoftheCerroCahuiBiotope,andinfrontof
Casa Mobego.
Accommodations
You'll find plenty of accommodations along the town's main drag beside the northbound
Tikal road as well as along the dirt road diverting west that hugs the lakeshore.
Under $10
From the northbound Tikal road, the first place you'll come across (on the right) is the
Hostal y Camping El Paraíso
(tel.4077-8538,elparaisodejuan@hotmail.com),whereyou
can camp for $2 or stay in a rustic dorm room overlooking the lake for $4. Bathrooms
and showers are shared, but there is mosquito netting and hammocks for lounging. Guests
have use of the kitchen. The next place over is
Mirador del Duende
(tel. 5527-0859,
miradordelduende@gmail.com), charging $5 for accommodations in seven open-air con-
