Hotels in Monterrico

Moderate -- The Hotel Utz Tzaba (tel. 502/5318-9452; www.utz-tzaba.com) is another good beachfront option, a few miles west of Monterrico.

Inexpensive -- Two other good choices are Café del Sol, on the beach about 2 blocks west of Calle Principal (tel. 502/5810-0821; www.cafe-del-sol.com); and Dulce y Salado, on the beach about 500 yards east of Calle Principal (tel. 502/5817-9046; www.dulceysaladoguatemala.com).