San Jose Peten Travel Guide

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Sunset between rainy bouts over Lake Peten. I'd camp here again ;)

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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 AU$176 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$176
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 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 13 Jan 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
Stay at this beach hotel in El Remate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 30 Oct 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
The price is AU$133 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$133
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Biotopo Cerro Cahui and Lake Petén Itzá ...
4.8/10 (15 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Hotel La Ribiera del Lago Peten Itza
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.
Andrew's Cabin

Andrew's Cabin

San Jose Petén
Stay at this cabin in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 27 July 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 holiday home in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 25 Feb 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 holiday home in San Jose Peten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi 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 28 May 2025

Playa Bello Amanecer
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.

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