Hotel and Restaurant La Casa de Don David

Overview

Description

Nearby attractions include: mayan ruins, wood carving, jungle walks, birding, horseback rides, canopy zip lines, suspension bridges, cave visits, and animal rehabilitation projects.

Rooms

15

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 10

Percentage of local employees: 100%

We recycle whenever possible and use energy saving lightbulbs and water heaters. We use wastewater from the kitchen to water the plants, and compost organic waste for fertilizer. Our employees are local people, and we provide training in tourism management and conserve the environment. We also have maps, brochuresm and other information about activities in the area available for tourists.

Rates

$26 – $50

For more information about rates, please visit:

• www.lacasadedondavid.com/reserve.html (available in English and Spanish).

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Flores (FRS)

We are 19 miles (30 km) from the Mundo Maya International Airport in Santa Elena Petén, on the paved road to Tikal.

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

• www.tikalinformation.com/neartikal.html (available in English). Brief description of the hotel on the Tikal Information Web site.

Date This Information Was Provided

January 2009.

Photo courtesy of Hotel and Restaurant La Casa de Don David, Guatemala, for SustainableTrip.org.