Hotel Ecologico Posada Caribe
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Arroyo de Petexbatun, Sayaxche 17010 Guatemala
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We are a family business dedicated to adventure tourism, archeology and rest. In the archaeological sites of Ceibal, Aguateca and Dos pilas. In the Petexbatun region, Sayaxche Peten.
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Arroyo de Petexbatun, Sayaxche 17010 Guatemala
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Three nights at Posada Caribe gave us an opportunity to see the best and worst of the Peten region. But first, kudos to Julian, his wife and family for having created, over the course of 40+ years, a reasonably comfortable place for guests to stay on 200 acres of riverfront land and having kept intact a signicant portion of primary forest. Julian is an amazingly hospitable and aware host, who seems to know everyone up and down the lake. The property is offers large rooms: ours was clean, fully screened and insect-free. Beds were comfortable w/full mosquito netting, shower tepid but warm enough, and generator produced electricity several hours each evening. Food was ample, huge quantities of fresh ripe fruit and wonderful herbal spice tea at breakfast, cold beer and bottled water always available, home-raised chicken one evening. Only the bag lunches were unappetizing. Birds, Mayan ruins and opportunity to see how people live in isolation are the main activities. Julian is a better bird finder than identifier, so bringing Peterson or similar guide is advisable. His land home to a fine variety of parrots, Baltimore orioles, numerous chacalacas, woodpeckers and a host of other birds, but southern end of lake toward Aguatecas is the ultimate for waterfowl if every sort, esp. herons, egrets, Wood storks abd Ospreys. We found long overland day trip (mostly on horseback) to Dos Pilas ruins to be depressing, exposing widespread and active slash-and-burn destruction of essential rainforest. Especially revealing was empty package of Paraquat/Glysophate poison right next to burning tree stumps. People need to eat, but illegal forest destruction is not the answer. Little remains of Dos Pilas site, but lovely natural pools in which to soak tired feet. Next day’s boat trip to Aguatecas was exceptional for its riverine beauty, the amazing site location w/limestone cliffs and deep chasms, abundance of birds and good start at site restoration, All told, three nights was about right, and largely thanks to Julian, the experience was definitely worth the effort. Nice to escape the internet, though strong cell signal was available throughout the area.…
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Don Julian picked us up in Sayaxche and took us to El Aguacatal Mayan Ruins. The river experience was great and also we learned a lot from Don Julian's knowledge and passion for this area. We stayed in the hotel and experienced great customer service, clean rooms and the quietness of sleeping in the Guatemalan jungle.
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Traveled with family
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Remote, modest, graceful, comfortable ... this ecological resort is located about 45 minutes via boat ride from Sayaxche. The owner Don Julien and his wife take care of EVERYTHING, from picking you up in Sayaxche, to providing books on Mayan archeology and culture, to arranging trips to remote archeological sites like Dos Pilas - very affordably, and without any of the cynical professional eco-tourism routine. People open their homes in a sincere, direct way. Julien is truly passionate about preserving the jungle environment, and Mayan artifacts, and he's exceptionally knowledgeable. I saw an abundance of wildlife - howler monkeys, spider monkeys, iguanas, herons, parrots - living, actually in the wild. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: All the bungalows are very nice.
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GuatemalaPeten DepartmentSayaxche
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What food & drink options are available at Hotel Ecologico Posada Caribe?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ecologico Posada Caribe?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.