"Guidebooks describe El Retiro Lodge as the type of place that you can lose yourself in, and for once the cliche might just be true. Right on the river with cool thatched dorms/rooms and a laid-back but busy bar and restaurant, it's a lot of fun and easy to connect with other travelers.
The Location
El Retiro is right on the river outside of Lanquin, has lots of space and is well maintained. Through the lodge you can organise direct shuttles from Antigua or Flores. Otherwise there are frequent local buses from Coban. If you get dropped... more »
