Jungle Lodge, Tikal National Park

Whether it’s sunrise or sunset, staying inside the national park gives guests the advantage of seeing Tikal at quieter times of day. It also cuts out the 45 minute journey to the closest good quality hotel outside the national park.

Just half a mile from the entrance, the lodge is surrounded by tropical jungle and wildlife, in fact you’ll probably hear and see howler monkeys swinging from the trees. The rooms are fairly simple and don’t have air-conditioning, but they do all have ceiling fans and private bathrooms. There is a restaurant and bar in the main lodge and a refreshing outdoor pool which is the perfect place to escape the humidity of the jungle.