Hotel Bahía Taitzá

El Petén


West of San José, this is an elaborate spread where you can truly unwind. Twenty-four well-designed rooms with tropical hardwood furnishings and lovely porches are in three buildings facing the lake across a lawn dotted with ficus and almond trees. The 16 new units in a row on a rise are less exotic, but are more spacious and have air-con.

Wood-fired pizzas, vegetarian curries and such are served under a beachfront palapa, and kids will love the trampoline, pool and playground.