San Jose Peten

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Beach Shoreline at Lake Peten Itza, San Jose, Peten, Guatemala
Beach Shoreline at Lake Peten Itza, San Jose, Peten, Guatemala
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
The price is P6,558 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
P6,558
P8,001 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & 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! (582 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was sooooooo friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 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
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.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Clean room, staff, all things on the lake.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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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
The price is P4,300 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
P4,300
P5,246 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & 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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Hostted

Hostted

2.5 out of 5
Calle 30 de Junio Flores Petén
Stay at this apartment in Flores. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Flores Dock and Las Guacamayas Biological Station are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
Doesn't Deliver as Shown
Said he provided parking. When I arrived thier was no instructions on how to access property parking. Because he falsely advertised, he doesn't have parking. I had everything I own in my vehicle as I was moving from USA to Honduras. I parked two blocks away and watched a man stand outside my vehicle ...

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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Luxury Lake House

Luxury Lake House

2 out of 5
Calle la Union Flores Petén Department
Stay at this vacation home in Flores. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Las Guacamayas Biological Station and Flores ...
Luxury Lake House
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Biotopo Cerro Cahui

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

P1,478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service
Tikal from Flores or Mundo Maya Airport with transportation, local guide and lunch

Tikal from Flores or Mundo Maya Airport with transportation, local guide and lunch

P5,024
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tikal from Flores or Mundo Maya Airport with transportation, local guide and lunch
Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores

Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores

P1,478
per adult
Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores
Yaxha: Shared Sunset Tour / Transportation & Guide

Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide

P1,478
per adult
Flores: Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide
From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize

P1,182
per adult
From Flores Guatemala to your hotel in San Ignacio Belize
From Flores: Tikal Ruins Guided Tour

From Flores: Tikal Ruins Guided Tour

P1,832
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Flores: Tikal Ruins Guided Tour
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Hammocks on dock along the lake shore with dark blue cloudscape, El Remate, Peten, Guatemala

El Remate