Hotel Gringo Perdido
Three kilometers (1[bf]3/4 miles) north of El Remate, on the dirt road that circles Lake Petén Itzá, you’ll find one of Guatemala’s original jungle lodges. This little offbeat paradise is arranged along the lakeshore, with shady rustic hillside gardens, an unusually good restaurant, a quiet camping area, and rooms ranging from a rustic dormitory to some almost plush private bungalows. The whole thing seems to blend into and get swallowed up by the rainforest. The Gringo Perdido, which means “the lost American,” offers good swimming in the lake, 3.2km (2 miles) of nature trails, and tranquility. They also arrange Sacred Fire Ceremonies with a Mayan Shaman, a cultural experience that is absolutely worth having.
Three kilometers (1[bf]3/4 miles) north of El Remate, on the dirt road that circles Lake Petén Itzá, you’ll find one of Guatemala’s original jungle lodges. This little offbeat paradise is arranged along the lakeshore, with shady rustic hillside gardens, an unusually good restaurant, a quiet camping area, and rooms ranging from a rustic dormitory to some almost plush private bungalows. The whole thing seems to blend into and get swallowed up by the rainforest. The Gringo Perdido, which means “the lost American,” offers good swimming in the lake, 3.2km (2 miles) of nature trails, and tranquility. They also arrange Sacred Fire Ceremonies with a Mayan Shaman, a cultural experience that is absolutely worth having.
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