Hotels of Guatemala

La Lancha Resort, Tikal

La Lancha Resort is set in lush tropical forest that resonates to the roar of howler monkeys, and overlooks the beautiful and unspoiled Lake Petén Itzá. Apart from its wonderful setting, rustic charm and natural beauty, La Lancha is also ideally situated for visits to Tikal, one of Guatemala’s most important Mayan sites.

From the main lodge, winding paths lead to four lake-view and six rainforest spacious casitas, each with indigenous-inspired furnishings and a private deck. A split-level swimming pool is the perfect place to cool off after the day’s activities, which include visits to the magnificent archaeological site at Tikal, boating or fishing on the lake, and nature trails on a skywalk through the rainforest canopy.

Mesón Panza Verde, Antigua

Mesón Panza Verde is ideally situated at the quiet end of Antigua’s famous Fifth Avenue, just a pleasant 5-minute walk along cobbled streets from the city’s historic Spanish colonial heart. Hidden behind heavy wooden doors, this delightful European-style inn is an oasis of casual elegance and calm.

Set around an inviting central courtyard garden surrounded by a tiled open veranda, the inn’s nine spacious suites and three double rooms are very individual, incorporating many original architectural features. The restaurant, considered one of the finest in the country, has an arched terrace overlooking a lap pool, and there is a rooftop terrace with wonderful views over Antigua’s tiled rooftops.