Posada del Cerro

This location was the highlight of our trip to Guatemala! The location is fantastic as it is right near the town of El Remate and lake Petén Itzá so there is plenty of food and places to relax when needed. The food and rooms at the hotel are great as well. You are just a short shuttle ride from Tikal without having to deal with many crowds. The best part of the hotel is the abundant nature in the area. It is right next to biotopo cerro cahui which is a sanctuary for many bird, mammal and reptile species. We saw many amazing species of wildlife right in the hotel grounds including blue-crowned motmot, howler monkey, gartered trogon, and helmeted iguanas. While we were there, one of the hosts named Santos was extremely helpful in pointing out lots of these animals and where to find him. He was an excellent host and was extremely knowledgable on all the local wildlife and plants. If you are looking for a nice and relaxing spot near Tikal to enjoy lots of wildlife I would highly recommend this spot!

My wife, 11 and 13 yea-olds, I really enjoyed our December 2021 visit to Posada del Cerro. From my first interactions with him on WhatsApp, Ricard Busquets, the manager of del Cerro was organized, gracious, and helpful. We opted for the three-bed apartment in the lodge, so we could prepare lunches and breakfasts for ourselves. Sitting on the apartment’s deck at night, listening to the (loud) insect sounds of the forest was wonderful. The apartment was basically furnished and, while you wouldn’t want to cook up a seven-course dinner, the apartment’s kitchen was sufficient; we found going up to the main kitchen/dining area 25 meters away to get another plate (or a bit of sugar) was super easy. The kitchen staff will provide jugs of drinking water for your use upon request. Dinners at del Cerro were limited to 2-3 choices (always a vegetarian option) and given the limited number of tables/seats, you needed to make a reservation for dinner by late afternoon. Despite this, dinners at del Cerro’s restaurant were surprisingly tasty and the proportions larger than expected. As was our experience with other lodging in Guatemala, COVID protocols were integrated into all operations in terms of cleaning & spacing of tables. Ricard and his staff always wore masks; guests wore them as well, though this is a social expectation, not a demand. Right across the road from the hotel is a grassy area from which we all swam in the (very-warm) lake. Finally, a stay at del Cerro is money well spent. All told, we really enjoyed our six nights at Posada del Cerro.

Nous avons eut la chambre crocodile surélevée à ciel ouvert avec hamac fauteuils grande chambre avec moustiquaire literie très confortable et jolie vue sur le lac . La salle de bains par contre est en bas pas très pratique du tout. Mais bon c était chouette quand-même. Être réveillés par les singes hurleurs à 1 heure 30 du matin et à 5 heures peux surprendre mais c'est local. Repas du soir simple et petits déjeuners corrects. Le gros bémol une centaine de marches à monter avec les valises pour arriver à l hotel. La ville a 15mn à pieds ou prendre un tuk tuk cheap.

La plus belle et la plus atypique chambre de notre circuit ( chambre crocodile ou cocodrilo ). Vue exceptionnelle sur le lac et la végétation depuis la terrasse de notre chambre. La literie est de grande qualité ( pour preuve je n'ai pas entendu les singes hurleurs). Le Petit déjeuner et le dîner sont très bons. Le personnel toujours souriant. Le seul bémol demander de l'aide pour les bagages la pente est sévère.