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Jungle Lodge

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Mayan-themed lodge with an unbeatable location right beside the entrance to Tikal, allowing you to experience the Mayan ruins in peace and quiet.

Jungle Lodge is shrouded by the rainforest of Tikal’s archaeological park, next to the entrance to the ruins themselves. Its location is undoubtedly its main attraction – the lodge is the only quality hotel this close to Tikal ruins; otherwise the nearest option is a 45-minute drive away.

This is a long-standing property offering rustic rooms in whitewashed cottages dotted around a tropical garden. Each has wooden flooring, polished furniture, discreet Mayan artwork, ceiling fan and a porch with chairs where you can relax and observe monkeys, toucans and other exotic species which populate the grounds.

There is also a modest swimming pool fringed by tropical foliage, ideal for cooling off after a hot and tiring day touring the ruins. The restaurant serves a range of local and international dishes, and there is also a games room and cinema screening documentaries.

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What our clients say

  • Very convenient location for the ruins.

    DE, Wilmslow Feb 2016
  • “Best feature of Jungle Lodge was its setting within easy walking distance of Tikal site and grounds full of wildlife.”

    DH, Newton Abbott Apr 2014
  • This is fantastic, The lodges were clean and very comfortable and secure against the monkeys knocking on the door at 4.00 am. Lovely restaurant with great selection of meals and…

    PE, Btromley Jul 2019
  • "The Lodge is as described simple but nevertheless the best place to stay. The restaurant was closed when we arrived at 21.15 and electricity is restricted to 6.00 - 9.00,…

    LF, Bristol Jan 2014
  • “Nothing wrong with Jungle Lodge, but a more basic property (again, as indicated by Caroline)- quid pro quo is it is right next to Tikal so was definitely the right…

    AS, Harpenden Sep 2013
  • Not Bad for a Remote Place The Jungle lodge is a cabin style resort close to the entrance of the ruins at Tikal. The place is about an hours drive…

    GF Exeter Feb 2015
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Sally Watkins - Travel Expert

A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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