San Jose Peten

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Sunset between rainy bouts over Lake Peten. I'd camp here again ;) #adventure #guatemala #overlanding #panamerican #sunset
Sunset between rainy bouts over Lake Peten. I'd camp here again ;) #adventure #guatemala #overlanding #panamerican #sunset
Waking up early has its perks! This is sunrise over the Peten Itza Lake in Flores, Guatemala. <3
A 5 or 6 days tour takes you into the jungle of Guatemala. The tours start from Flores where you take a car to Carmelita. From there it's a 5 or 6 days tour on foot. Every night you sleep at a different camp and you have the opportunity to explore different ancient ruins along the way. There are a ton of different tour operators in Flores. Some more honest than others. So make sure to talk to a couple before you decide on one. It's worth choosing one where there is a guide and someone separate to cook and to look after the mules. We went with Dinastia Kan "El Mirador" and were very very happy with our choice.
Hotel Camino Real Tikal

Hotel Camino Real Tikal

4 out of 5
Lote 77, Parcelamiento Tayasal San Jose Peten Peten
$97 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$122 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (567 reviews)
I was very happy with this hotel from the first step in the door. It looked like I was heading into the jungle, then they told me that they have a private beach which after checking out is awesome. It would make me want to check in here again when I come back to Tikal. The staff was very friendly ...

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Hotel Camino Real Tikal
Hotel Gringo Perdido

Hotel Gringo Perdido

1.5 out of 5
Carretera Principal - San Andrés, 3 KM San Jose Peten Peten
$131 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$160 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in El Remate. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attraction Biotopo Cerro Cahui is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Todo lindo muy limpio, atención fabulosa, servicios excelentes!

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Hotel Gringo Perdido
Hotel La Ribiera del Lago Peten Itza

Hotel La Ribiera del Lago Peten Itza

3 out of 5
Jobompiche San Jose Peten
$70 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$87 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Biotopo Cerro Cahui and Lake Petén ...
4.8/10 (15 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Hotel La Ribiera del Lago Peten Itza
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Andrew's Cabin

Andrew's Cabin

San Jose Petén
Stay at this cabin in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Petén Itzá and Chechenal Beach are located nearby.
I absolutely loved the location of the cabin. The view from the terrace was mesmerizing, a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The lake was just a few steps away from our rooms. The rooms were equipped with AC's but one of the ACs wasn’t working, the kitchen was fully equipped, two full bathrooms ...

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Andrew's Cabin
Near Tikal/flores, 4b House With Private Beach On Lake Petén Itzá, Sleeps 8

Near Tikal/flores, 4b House With Private Beach On Lake Petén Itzá, Sleeps 8

Caserío San Pedro, San José Petén
Stay at this vacation home in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Petén Itzá and Chechenal Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Amaing Property
The host was very helpful with supplying information for our trip in general. It was nice to be able to ask questions when we were uncertain.Property is in the jungle and has animal life as you would expect. Howler monkeys were heard frequently. As travelers who drove from Guatamala, Iwould recommend ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Near Tikal/flores, 4b House With Private Beach On Lake Petén Itzá, Sleeps 8
Playa Bello Amanecer

Playa Bello Amanecer

San Jose Petén
Stay at this vacation home in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chechenal Beach and Archaeological Site Tayasal are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Amazing views
It was a beautiful home and a Amazing experience

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Playa Bello Amanecer
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Popular places to visit

Biotopo Cerro Cahui

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Biotopo Cerro Cahui, a lovely green space in El Remate. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Biotopo Cerro Cahui

Things to do

Tikal Central Plaza

Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service

$25
per adult
Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service
Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores

Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores

$25
per adult
Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores
From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

$20
per adult
From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize
Yaxha: Shared Sunset Tour / Transportation & Guide

Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide

$25
per adult
Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide
From your Hotel in San Ignacio to Flores, Guatemala

From your Hotel in San Ignacio to Flores, Guatemala

$20
per adult
From your Hotel in San Ignacio to Flores, Guatemala
Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour

Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour

$48
per adult
Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour
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Reviews of San Jose Peten

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Raíces restaurant was excellent. Beautiful lake views. Close to airport but a drive to ruins. We will stay in Flores next time we come to see ruins.

4/5 - Good

Benjamin

Great food

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Flores featuring fishing and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Flores

Hammocks on dock along the lake shore with dark blue cloudscape, El Remate, Peten, Guatemala

El Remate

This is my most epic self-portrait, so far: Contemplating the Milky Way, standing all alone on top of El Henequén—one of the many ancient mayan temples you'll find along the way to El Mirador—surrounded by monkeys, fireflies and an ocean of trees. No wonder why our ancestors looked up into the sky and thought of mighty gods.

San Andres

#calakmul #mayacivilization #mayanruins #pyramid #precolonialmexico #yucatanpeninsula #biospherereserve #jungle

Calakmul