El Sombrero Ecolodge |
Yaxhá Lagoon, Peten |
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El Peten, in Northern Guatemala, a chain of lagoons,
about 20 kilometers long (12 miles) stretches out from
Peten Itzá Lake toward the East... |
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Yaxhá is one of these lagoons and it is found inside
the largest protected area in Guatemala, the "Maya Biosphere"
which includes the Tikal National Park and a series of smaller
national parks and protected areas named Yaxhá, Nakún
and Topoxté. These are also archeological sites located
around or close to the Yaxhá Lagoon. Some of these
sites are undergoing restoration and on-site research is being
carried out. This enables our visitors to get a first hand
glimpse of on-going archaeological work.
RELAXATION
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"El Sombrero"
is a small tourist development on the shores of the
Yaxhá Lagoon. The constructions are rustic wooden
ranches with thatched roofs and mosquito nets in windows
and ceilings. Our nine rooms (doubles or triples) have
a maximum capacity for twenty-three guests. |
In the evenings solar energy, gas lamps and candles are used
to provide light in accordance to the environment that surrounds
the lodge. A big branch serves as a restaurant and library
while smaller ranches house the bar, the bathrooms and the
kitchen. Our restaurant serves both international and Guatemalan
cuisine.
NATURE
Our guests, people with an adventurous spirit, are usually
nature lovers or are interested in archaeology. They are in
search of a peaceful habitat where they will find themselves
surrounded by the exotic sounds and fragrances of the jungle.
The rainforest around the lagoon will enable you to enjoy
different types of vegetation and appreciate a wide variety
of birds, butterflies and mammals. Ecolodge "El Sombrero"
is the perfect place for those who wish to enjoy nature at
its best in an unspoiled and authentic state.
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