Casa Perico

Nestled up a quiet creek, the Casa Perico has become a veritable backpacker's institution, offering cozy cabanas and dorm rooms, the tranquility of the jungle, and a happening bar scene where you're sure to meet fellow travelers from all over the world. 

Description

Number of rooms:  10

Check in: Flexible

Check out: 1:00 pm

Access: The hotel has a lancha that can come pick you up at the dock for free, you can call to arrange a pick-up (5909-0721; 7930-5666) or you can go to SunDog café and they can call for you.

Languages spoken:  English, Spanish, German

Prince range: $25, cash or travelers' check  (50Q/$8) extra per person, per night)

Contact

Manager: Jonathan Beetschen

Telephone: 5909-0721;  7930-5666

Amenities

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Library
• Laundry facilities
  

Rooms and Rates

Dorm (2):  12 beds total; shared bathroom; balcony; hammock; hot water; lounge; mosquito nets

40-45Q per person

Private room and bungalow:  Cozy, clean rooms with either one double bed, two single beds, or a double bed with a single bed and shared hot water bathroom facilities.  The rooms share a large front porch with a table and hammock, and all feature mosquito nets. 

Private Room:  120Q for 2 people

Bungalow: 200Q for 2 people

Activities and Tours

Livingston Tour:  Lanchas leave every day at 9 am or 1 pm, the trip takes about 2 hours to Livingston with interesting sight-seeing stops, one-way 125Q; round-trip 200Q.

Castillo de San Felipe Tour:  Lancha round trip 50Q, about 2 hours total with time to explore the castle and see the mouth of Lago Izabal, the largest lake in Guatemala.

Lago Izabal Sailing Trip:  Full-day trip with Captain Hans on his 38-foot, two-mast sailboat, "El Mystique."  Start at 8 am in Casa Perico and return at 5 pm, only 200Q per person.  Minimum 4 people; maximum 8.  Beer and sodas available on board.  Spend the day exploring the largest lake in Guatemala and relaxing aboard a beautiful sailboat.