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El Sombrero Ecolodge
Yaxhá Lagoon, Peten
In
the departament of El Peten, in Northern Guatemala, a chain of lagoons, about 20
kilometers long (12 miles) stretches out from Peten Itzá Lake toward the East...
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. |
Yaxha Lagoon and
archaeological site's structure 216, ideal for birders... |
Scene from Codex-style vessel,
with dancing Jaguar and name glyphs, 7th or 8th Century AD... |
RELAXATION
"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.
sombrero@ecotourism-adventure.com
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Appropriate jungle
technology... |
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