Ixchel
- Maya Goddess of Medicine
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![]() This is one of the most informative sites that you will find on Tikal National Park, Flores, parts of Belize and Guatemala |
Itzamna
- Maya God of Creation
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If you are visiting the Tikal and Flores
area of Guatemala, you should stop at Hotel and Restaurant La Casa De
Don David in El Remate. Whether you're staying or just passing through,
we welcome your
visit. Don David (with his 30+ yrs. living in Peten), family and staff
have lots of helpful
information and services. The hotel has 15 nice rooms with
private bath, hot
water and fan. 11 of the 15 rooms also have A/C. Prices are
$19 - $26 per person with one meal (breakfast,
dinner,
lunch or box lunch) included. Click here for
reservations, prices and room details. We try to offer the best and
most accurate information and services to Tikal, Flores and other tours and activities
in the Peten area. We provide or can help you arrange transportation
to/from Tikal, Flores, Belize, Guatemala City, Antigua, Chetumal and
Palenque, Mexico. Amenities available at the hotel are: Laundry
service, Free satellite internet
service for our guests.
Traveler's
check cashing, currency
exchange of U.S. dollars and Belize dollars, bus service to Tikal, bottled
water and free
refills for guests. Paypal, Visa and
Mastercard is accepted over our internet payment service. For organized group accommodation, click here The
full-service restaurant offers a variety of local dishes, vegetarian
dishes, and a
dinner special every night. Box lunches for Tikal and other tours are
available. Rosita's pies, cheesecake and fresh fruit desserts are local
favorites. Lunch and dinner meals are from $4 to $8 and breakfast from $3
to $6. The
restaurant is
open from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm. In El Remate La Casa De Don David is one of the few hotels that has a generator for limited emergency electricity. La Casa De Don
David is
listed in more than a dozen guide books in several languages, including
The Rough Guides (Central America, Maya World, Belize & Guatemala),
Moon Guides, Lonely Planet Guatemala, Let's Go, Fodor's, Hunter's,
Frommer's Belize,
Adventure Guide to
Belize, Le Guide Du Routard, Ulysse, Travel Handbook for Stefan Loose
Verlags, Footprints,
and more.
We are located halfway
between Tikal and Flores,
along the
lake in the village of El Remate. The Tikal National Park
entrance is just 15 min. away.
Collective minibus and private taxi service is available for pick up
and return at the hotel entrance.
GETTING
THERE
Tikal - 32 km Flores/Santa Elena - 30 km Belize City - 200 km Guatemala City - 520 km For car rental in Belize, lets its
vehicles cross the border into Guatemala. Good vehicles, reasonable
prices and emergency repair service. CLICK HERE for detailed information and driving directions to get to the hotel, El Remate, Tikal and Flores area from Antigua, Guatemala City, Belize, Chetumal, Palenque, etc. Tikal and Guatemala weather information Guest Comments:
---When we finally
convinced our tour guide/taxi driver that we wanted to stay in El
Remate, not Flores, we were very happy that we didn't give in. This
place is beautiful and well worth it. The gardens are wonderful, the
staff was excellent and our room was clean. Thanks again, muchas
gracias!--- Rachel and Ian,
Oregon USA (March 2007)
For latest reviews and opinions, check Trip Advisor and search "La Casa De Don David" ---From first seeing
this place on the internet, to the friendliness and responsiveness per
e-mail and finally being here, it has been nothing but a pleasant
experience. The facilities are perfect, the garden is gorgeous and the
staff is friendly. Mayra and I liked it so much, we decided to stay an
extra night. Our expectations were exceeded by far, even if they were
high to begin with. Thanks for a wonderful time!--- Robin Boylan
(July 2005) ---La Casa De Don
David was great! I've been travelling for a long time and this was a
nice, peaceful place to relax for four days. Everybody is so helpful,
especially David himself. It made me feel at home. I loved the garden
as well, the food was delicious, enjoyed the menu of the day. I hope
more tourists will come and discover La Casa De Don David.---
Samantha Simon, Holland ---What a terrific place to stay when visiting Tikal! We have certainly enjoyed our 3 days at La Casa. Very relaxing - the hammock in front of our door was an inspired decorating touch!! We also liked that La Casa was very "user friendly" with plenty of information and helpful suggestions about Tikal and other day trips. Hasta luego! -- Jillaine and Michael, Australia (May 2003) --To everyone at La Casa De Don David: My friend and I have traveled extensively throughout Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean and we hold this hotel, restaurant, and staff as one of the most excellent places to experience. From the moment we contacted "Don David" to inquire about lodging we were impressed. Don David's was quick to respond and helpful with giving us information on the area and more. When we actually arrived at the hotel we were so happy to see the staff...so polite and helpful. Then dinner - excellent. It was as if we entered a mom's kitchen and got this home cooked meal. We cannot say enough about the staff and their hospitality, but that is not all. The atmosphere is so tranquil and relaxing, not to mention exquisitely beautiful. Wow! We loved La Casa De Don David and highly recommend it to anyone visiting this area.--- Elizabeth M. and Karen Skrabanik (February 2002) Sunset
at La Casa De Don David
The
Mayan
CalendarRead about the Maya civilization as you plan your trip. ![]() According to the Maya Calendar, the end of time is on December 21 of 2012. Some people believe this is the end of the world as we know today. As this date approaches, there is more interest in Tikal and the Maya World. More about 2012 and the Maya We at La Casa De Don David will try to help you in any way possible. We hope you enjoy your visit to Tikal and Guatemala. La Casa De Don David El Remate, Flores, Petén, Guatemala Central America Telephone: +(502) 7928-8469, +(502) 5306-2190 info@lacasadedondavid.com http://www.lacasadedondavid.com
Site
updated
September 2008
For problems with website, please contact: Kelsey Kuhn, kelsey@lacasadedondavid.com or Bruce McNellie mcnellie@mailcity.com Bruce McNellie, Project Belize, a Medical Mission Home - Reservations - Getting There - Restaurant - Organized Groups - Guest Reviews Tours and Activities - Tikal - El Remate - Belize - Guatemala - The Maya - Links - Contact Us - En Español He has several brochures in his lobby on area attractions and can either make arrangements from the hotel or put you in touch with several guides, Spanish language school contacts, or give you directions on most any of the many activities in the area, including birding, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, archeology, anthropology, r Ruta Maya tours, wood carving, artifact hunting, tropical or medicinal plants, spiders, tarantulas, native fruits and vegetables, and just meeting new friends. Be sure to visit the village of Remate. La Casa De Don David hotel is located in Remate and Remate is becoming world famous as a wood carving center. Beautifully done wood sculptures are available both on display and made to order. The artisans are local and have a wonderful grasp of the many animals, insects, Gods, and other items depicted in their carvings. Tikal is a large influence on the area, so look for replicas of some of the temples and the dressed figures from the many images in the museum at Tikal. For shopping, spend the day in Flores, visiting the shops. The cloth, carvings, clothing, jewelry, and pottery are wonderful bargains in Flores. Many of the shop owners live behind their shops and are also the artisans of the wares that are for sale. Flores boasts a old Spanish cathedral, cobblestone streets, in a setting well out from shore in the clear-water lake Peten Itza. Boat rides are available for a nice change from your hiking in Tikal, to neighboring villages or visit Petencito (a small zoo) with native animals. The restaurants are generally of good quality and low price, specializing in local fish, chicken, and beef. The town of Santa Elena is a short walk over the causeway back to the mainland. It has mostly shops, businesses, and services you might need. It has several bank branches with ATM's and telephones. The airport is about 1 mile south of Santa Elena. Taxis are readily available. Information on Santa Elena, El Remate, Flores, and Hotels in the Tikal area is available from David or any of his staff. He has information in his lobby on area attractions. He can either make arrangements from the hotel or put you in touch with several guides. He can put you in touch with Spanish language schools, or give you directions on most any of the many activities in the area, including birding, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, archaeology, anthropology, ruins, Ruta Maya tours, wood carving, artifact hunting, tropical or medicinal plants, spiders, tarantulas, native fruits and vegetables, and just meeting new friends. ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF EL REMATE |
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