Frequent questions

DO YOU TAKE CREDIT CARD?

You can pay all for all services and food inside the hotel with credit card. Please take in consideration that outside the hotel, all services, foods and drinks must be paid in cash.

IS THE POWER TURNED OFF AT NIGHT?

In accordance with restrictions and norms of Tikal National Park, we can only run our power generators on certain schedules, providing the rooms with limited power after 10 p.m. The energy provided from 10 pm until 6 a.m. can power a ceiling fan, night light and power outlet. It is important to take in count that this can change depending on the season’s demand.

CAN YOU VISIT THE PARK WITH THE NEED TO HIRE A TOUR GUIDE?

According to Tikal National policies, it’s obligatory to hire a profesional tour guide for the sunrise and sunset tours. The park’s regular schedule without the need of a tour guide is from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. However, to
have a more complete experience, we recommend hiring a professional tour guide.

DO THE ROOMS HAVE A/C?

Following the norms of conservation of the area, the continuous use of generators are prohibited, which makes the powering of A/C units impossible. Within this regulation, we have been able to implement ceiling
fans that run 24 hours a day, thanks to a power storage system.

DO THE ROOMS HAVE TV?

The hotel was created from the push of explorers and archaeologists of the time, who dedicated their mind, soul and body to not lose any details in the natural surroundings. We invite you to disconnect from technology and let yourself be carried by the enigmatic and hallucinating Tikal. If you wish to watch a movie, ask about our conference room.

CAN I STAY WITH MY PET?

Tikal National Park forbids the entrance of animals in the 576 square kilometers of the natural reserve, reason why we cannot allow pets in the hotel. We appreciate your understanding.

WHEN IS THE CHECK-IN AND CHECKOUT?

The check-in is at 15:00 hrs and the checkout is as 11:00 hrs .

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE BEFORE CHECK-IN OR AFTER CHECK-OUT?

We can gladly temporarily save you luggage in our warehouse while you visit the park, rest in our pool or any other activity in the hotel.

TRANSPORTATION

HOW DO I GET TO JUNGLE LODGE HOTEL FROM FLORES/THE AIRPORT?

We have collective shuttle transportation from Mundo Maya International Airport to the hotel in the following schedules:
From the airport to Tikal:

7.30 am
10.35 hrs
13.45 hrs
16.50 hrs
20.00 hrs

From Tikal to the airport:

5:00 am
8:15 am
11:00 am
14:00 hrs
18:00 hrs

Every shuttle is linked to the most of the flights coming from Guatemala City. The cost is US$15.00 per person for a one-way trip and $25.00 per person round trip. Schedules are subject to changes.

ARE THERE OTHER OPTIONS TO TIKAL FROM FLORES/THE AIRPORT?

There are different alternatives. For better safety and comfort let us advice you.

HOW DO I GET FROM THE BELIZE BORDER TO TIKAL?

There’s different options to arrive from different points in the country to the hotel. For better safety and comfort let us advice you.

SHOULD I BOOK MY COLLECTIVE SHUTTLE BEFOREHAND?

For better comfort and safety, it is recommended to book beforehand .At least 48hrs before your check in. It is important to consider that during high seasons there is factors that can vary and modify planning.

ENTRANCE TICKETS TO THE PARK

WHERE DO YOU BUY ENTRANCE TICKETS?

The best located BANRURAL agency to purchase entrance tickets is:

Entrance gate to Tikal National Park (located 17 kilometers from the hotel and central plaza. Open from 6:00 to 18:00).

You can also buy your tickets to the park by entering the following link: BOLETOS TIKAL

WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF THE TICKETS?

  • Day ticket:
    Foreginers Q 150.00
    Locals Q 25.00
  • Sunrise ticket:
    Foreigners Q 100.00
    Locals Q 20.00
  • Sunset tickets:
    Foreigners Q 100.00
    Locals Q 20.00
  • Museum:
    Foreigners Q 30.00
    Locals Q 5.00

IMPORTANT FACTS TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.

  • Payment must be made in cash and in Quetzales (Credit cards are not
    accepted).
  • You must have a valid ID to purchase tickets.
  • The best located BANRURAL agency to purchase tickets is:
    • Entrance gate to Tikal National Park (located 17 kilometers from the hotel and pyramids. Open from 6:00 to 18:00).

 

SHOULD I BUY ENTRANCE TICKETS TO STAY IN THE HOTEL?

To stay in the hotel you must at least buy one entrance ticket per person.
For more information and comfort let us advice you.

CAN I FIND ATMS IN TIKAL?

There are no ATMS in Tikal. The closest are:

  • Flores
  • El Remate (30kms from Tikal)
  • Metro Plaza Mundo Maya Shopping Mall

For more safety and comfort let us advice you.

DO YOU DO MONEY EXCHANGE?

Now we do not do money exchange. For more safety and comfort let us advice you.