Hotel Gringo Perdido

I rarely write reviews but I’m so glad we stayed at Gringo Perdido. It’s a hidden gem — gorgeous accommodations, fantastic food, attentive staff, and plenty of activities (or hammocks if you just want to relax and enjoy the view.) Our family of five was very comfortable in two rooms, and the kids would have been happy had we stayed at the hotel the entire time — they loved the kayaks, SUPs, floaties, pool, lake, docks and hammocks and self-entertained happily for hours. Still, the sunrise tour to Tikal was the highlight of the trip. It’s worth getting up at 3am to be the first ones in the park and see the jungle awaken. Ask for Luis, he’s a biologist/botanist/ecologist/archaeologist who was born and raised in Tikal and he is the best tour guide ever! We felt so lucky to have him showing us the flora, fauna, and culture of Tikal. We saw a lot of wildlife and learned about the healing properties of local trees & plants. Would absolutely stay here again and wish we’d stayed longer! Oh and don’t miss the massage… the massage platform is surrounded on 3 sides by the lake, and it’s pretty amazing to get a massage while listening to the lapping lake water, the cries of howler monkeys, the calls of birds, and feeling the gentle tropical breeze off the lake.

Everything about this hotel is awesome. The location is gorgeous. A great restaurant onsite with delicious food. The room was fantastic and so comfortable. The quiet peaceful location. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and so close to nearby Tikal and Yaxha. They arranged great tour guides to those parks. Helped us with transport from Flores after coming from Belize City. This is a hidden gem if you want a quiet, peaceful country Guatemala visit with great nearby tours of Mayan civilization.

Gringo Perdido is a very special place. Right on the shoreline of Lago Peten Itza, it is shaded by trees and surrounded by luxuriant vegetation. The howler monkeys are awesome! So is the hotel’s “proprietor,” Lola (a black Lab). The location is perfect, almost equidistant from Yaxha, Uaxactun, Tikal and Flores. The meals are good (especially the dinners). The staff is outstanding. Stay here. The experience is memorable. Full disclosure: We’ve stayed at Gringo Perdido 3 times in a little more than a year - we’re hooked!