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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 rainforest in Tikal's archaeological park, right beside the entrance to the ruins themselves. Its location is undoubtedly its main attraction - it's the only hotel this close; there are a couple of back-packer hostels but otherwise the nearest option is a 45-minute drive away.

This is a long-standing property which has been renovated tastefully to a good standard, with wooden floors and sturdy polished furniture, all enhanced by discreet Mayan artwork. The fan-cooled suites and guest rooms occupy whitewashed cottages dotted around the tropical garden; each room has a porch with chairs where you can relax and observe monkeys, toucans and other exotic species which populate the grounds. There is also an attractive swimming pool fringed by tropical foliage: a delicious spot to cool off after a hot and tiring day looking round the ruins. The restaurant serves good, traditional buffet fare, or you could choose to eat at other small establishments nearby.

Bartolome, Galápagos

What our clients say

  • “Tikal – the jungle lodge hotel was of a much higher standard than I expected and I would recommend anyone visiting Tikal to stay inside the park, as the best…

    AW, Angel
  • “Best feature of Jungle Lodge was its setting within easy walking distance of Tikal site and grounds full of wildlife.”

    DH, Newton Abbott
  • "Better than described."

    GJ
  • Very convenient location for the ruins.

    DE, Wilmslow
  • 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
  • "Ideal for the ruins, helpful staff. Lack of electricity early in the morning was interesting when departing!"

    CT, Horsham
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Paul Winrow-Giffin Travel Expert After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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