Flores, Guatemala
Tikal, located in Flores, Guatemala, has been hailed as one of the most spiritually powerful spots on earth. The site, with its towering Mayan pyramids, is regarded as one of the most important cultural and natural reserves in the world. The park encompasses 222 square miles of thick, tropical jungle in the Petén. Tikal is an hour and a half drive west of the Belizean border at Benque Viejo del Carmen or a short flight from Belize City to the Flores airport, plus an hour's drive through the countryside to the national park. There are many great hotels in Flores. We recommend the ones listed below.
Location: In northern Guatemala province of Peten, 45 minutes by air from Belize City and 90 minutes by road from San Ignacio.
Facilities: Restaurant, coffee shop, bar, outdoor swimming pool, game room, disco, private party boat, beauty parlor and gift shops. Water sports and trails.
Rooms: 72 rooms in tropical thatched bungalows, private bath, air conditioning, TV radio, telephone, mini-bar and balcony.
Location: This property is located in Santa Elena, on the shore of the lake Peten Itza with a beautiful view of the island of Flores across the Bay and only 45-minutes by road to Tikal.
Facilities: Indoor and poolside bar, two dining areas, pool Jacuzzi, gym and sauna.
Rooms: 10 lake view, 16 street side and 15 rooms with both lake and street views with private bath, air conditioning, fans, fax hookup, TV and telephone.
Location: Situated in the famous Tikal National Park and only 1-km from the main plaza. Facilities: Restaurant, bar outdoor swimming pool, gift shop and conference room.
Rooms: 34 bungalows (some with private bath and shared bath) with ceiling fans.
Location: La Lancha is the newest offering among the Coppola resorts: it overlooks the beautiful, unspoiled Lake Petén Itzá located in Guatemala near the region of Tikal, one of the great archeological marvels of the world.
Facilities & Amenities: Sample Guatemalan cuisine and enjoy cocktails at the main lodge, with its soaring thatch roof and open views. Guests can enjoy a bi-level swimming pool and a skyway walk through the canopy of the rainforest, an ideal vantage point for bird watching and nature observation.
Rooms: From the main lodge, winding paths lead to secluded guest casitas. Each is brightly decorated, inspired by native art furnishings. The Rainforest Casitas have a view of the surrounding forest and partial view of the lake, while the Lakeview Casitas offer a breathtaking panorama of Lake Petén Itzá.
