La Lancha

peten district, guatemala

From $125/ night
  • bar / lounge
  • community pool
  • concierge
  • front desk
  • restaurant
  • wi-fi
  • canoeing
  • special classes
  • swimming
  • wildlife observing

La Lancha’s open-air restaurant is situated under the main lodge’s thatched roof, with spectacular views of the forest canopy and nearby Lago Petén Itzá. Enjoy a cooked breakfast accompanied by the morning chorus of parakeets and ground doves, along with the occasional call of the resident howler monkeys. Dinner features authentic Guatemalan dishes such as chilaquiles, beef tenderloin served with chiltepe peppercorn sauce grilled on the open parilla, and Suban Ik (‘God’s meal’): a traditional dish containing chicken, beef, rice and spices.

  • Check-in

    3:00 PM

  • Check-out

    11:00 AM

  • Taxes

    22%, not included

  • Gift Cards

    Not available at this property.

  • Included in the Rates

    Accommodation

  • Gratuity

    Not required, but appreciated.

  • Other Fees

    None

  • Parking

    Included on-site.

  • Cellular Signal

    Strong

  • Wi-Fi Signal

    Strong

  • Minimum Age for Children

    None

  • Additional Guests

    No charge for additional guests up to maximum occupancy.

  • Suggested items to bring with you

    Personal items

  • Reservation and Cancellation Policy

    All canceled reservations received 61 or more days prior to arrival are subject to a 10% cancellation penalty. 

    Reservations canceled within 60 days of the scheduled arrival date are subject to a 50% penalty.

    Reservations canceled within 30 days of the scheduled arrival date are subject to a 100% penalty and are responsible for the entire stay and will forfeit all payments.

  • Pet Policy

    Pets are not allowed at this property.

How Do I Get There?

La Lancha is tucked into the rainforest high above the shore of Lago Petén Itzá in Guatemala’s largest and most northern department, the Petén. The lodge is located an hour away from the border with Belize and only a 45-minute drive from the magnificent Maya ruins of Tikal and the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

Across the lake, the ancient island capital of the Itzá tribe, Tayasal, now lies under the cobbled streets and colonial buildings of modern day Flores. La Lancha’s ideal location makes it easy to explore the wonders of the ancient Maya. The spectacular monuments of Tikal, Uxactun, Yaxhá, Topoxte, Nakum, Dos Pilas, Aguateca and Seibal can all be visited by day tour, and helicopter access during the summer months opens up other mighty Maya sites such as El Mirador, Dos Pilas, El Peru Waka and Cancuen.

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Set in the rainforest high above the shores of Lago Petén Itzá is La Lancha—a quaint, 10-room glamping lodge decorated with artwork and furniture from Bali, as well as fabrics and carvings from Guatemala (personally selected by the Coppola family). Beyond the clear water of the lake is Tikal, the epicenter of Mayan spirituality.

La Lancha

Glamping Types

  • Cabins

Great For

  • couples
  • families
  • honeymoon
  • romantic
  • small groups
  • solo travelers

Setting

  • forest / woods
  • lake / pond

Total Accommodations

  • 3

Minimum Night Stay

  • 1

Rates Based On

  • per unit

Best time to visit

Open: Year-Round

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Accommodations

  • Casitas

    From $45/night
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  • Amenities
    • bar / lounge
    • community pool
    • concierge
    • front desk
    • restaurant
    • wi-fi
  • Experiences
    • canoeing
    • special classes
    • swimming
    • wildlife observing
  • Dining Options

    La Lancha’s open-air restaurant is situated under the main lodge’s thatched roof, with spectacular views of the forest canopy and nearby Lago Petén Itzá. Enjoy a cooked breakfast accompanied by the morning chorus of parakeets and ground doves, along with the occasional call of the resident howler monkeys. Dinner features authentic Guatemalan dishes such as chilaquiles, beef tenderloin served with chiltepe peppercorn sauce grilled on the open parilla, and Suban Ik (‘God’s meal’): a traditional dish containing chicken, beef, rice and spices.

  • Policies
    • Check-in

      3:00 PM

    • Check-out

      11:00 AM

    • Taxes

      22%, not included

    • Gift Cards

      Not available at this property.

    • Included in the Rates

      Accommodation

    • Gratuity

      Not required, but appreciated.

    • Other Fees

      None

    • Parking

      Included on-site.

    • Cellular Signal

      Strong

    • Wi-Fi Signal

      Strong

    • Minimum Age for Children

      None

    • Additional Guests

      No charge for additional guests up to maximum occupancy.

    • Suggested items to bring with you

      Personal items

    • Reservation and Cancellation Policy

      All canceled reservations received 61 or more days prior to arrival are subject to a 10% cancellation penalty. 

      Reservations canceled within 60 days of the scheduled arrival date are subject to a 50% penalty.

      Reservations canceled within 30 days of the scheduled arrival date are subject to a 100% penalty and are responsible for the entire stay and will forfeit all payments.

    • Pet Policy

      Pets are not allowed at this property.

  • Location

    How Do I Get There?

    La Lancha is tucked into the rainforest high above the shore of Lago Petén Itzá in Guatemala’s largest and most northern department, the Petén. The lodge is located an hour away from the border with Belize and only a 45-minute drive from the magnificent Maya ruins of Tikal and the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

    Across the lake, the ancient island capital of the Itzá tribe, Tayasal, now lies under the cobbled streets and colonial buildings of modern day Flores. La Lancha’s ideal location makes it easy to explore the wonders of the ancient Maya. The spectacular monuments of Tikal, Uxactun, Yaxhá, Topoxte, Nakum, Dos Pilas, Aguateca and Seibal can all be visited by day tour, and helicopter access during the summer months opens up other mighty Maya sites such as El Mirador, Dos Pilas, El Peru Waka and Cancuen.

    View Google Maps