Hotel Del Río

El Petén


A few steps to the right of the wharf (with your back to the river) is this modern hotel. It's the cushy choice, with huge, sparkling rooms alongside and above an airy lobby.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby El Petén attractions

1. Laguna Petexbatún

6.43 MILES

Laguna Petexbatún is a 6km-long lake south of Sayaxché, approached by an hour's lancha (small motorboat) ride up the Río Petexbatún, a tributary of the…

2. Dos Pilas

8.03 MILES

If you have the time, it's well worth visiting this ruin. It has fine carvings on display, particularly the hieroglyphic staircase, with five 6m-wide…

3. Ceibal

8.72 MILES

With its strategic position on the west bank of the Río de la Pasión, the independent kingdom of Ceibal amassed considerable power controlling commerce…

4. Aguateca

9.19 MILES

The ruins of Aguateca stand on a hilltop at the far south end of Laguna Petexbatún. Defended by cliffs and split by a ravine, the city enjoyed military…

5. Crater Azul

13.53 MILES

This stunning spring-fed tributary lies just a 90-minute boat ride from Sayaxché, during which you pass birdlife and a mix of farms, fields and forests…