The Offbeat Goat Collection

La Lancha

Petén, Guatemala

Coppola-owned luxury jungle casitas perched on a rainforest hillside overlooking the shores of Lake Petén

Respecting the traditional Mayan narrative, these thatch-roofed and stucco casitas interiors are full-on rustic with minimal fuss, decked out in muted earthy hues, warm woods, and naturally woven textiles throughout. Bedrooms are simple yet tasteful, with a soothing palette of pebble grays, creamy whites, and pops of bright reds, blues, and yellows to complete the Guatemalan vibe.

Comfy king-sized beds sit on tile floors topped with hand-woven rugs, hand-carved furnishings, and brightly colored Guatemalan throw pillows throughout. Casitas open out onto wooden verandahs strewn with plush deck chairs and hammocks for chilling. The perfect jungle basecamp for exploring Tikal.

“The Coppolas see their role as that of a conservator.”

—Serena Lightner, VP of Coppola Resorts

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the look.

Balinese-style palm-thatched palapas with a rustic-chic vibe flaunting Guatemalan textiles, masks, artifacts, and plenty of whimsy accents throughout. Expansive balconies and open spaces accentuate the indoor/outdoor feeling and boast spectacular panoramic jungle and lake views.

the experience.

detox

Delight in a traditional Mayan sauna (called a temazcal) using volcanic stones to produce heat.

lakeside fun

Join a sunset cruise or canoe/kayak in the Lago Petén Itzá , try your hand at fishing, or marvel at the many lakeshore villages. Or beat the heat and head over to Jorge's Rope Swing (in a secret bay on the lake) for some old-fashioned rope-swinging fun.

sky high adventure

For adventure seekers, join an aerial walkway tour (Canopy Tours Tikal), zip line (Skyway), or simply ride horseback through the rainforest.

easy access

Take advantage of the location and explore Tikal, Uxactun, Yaxhá, Topoxte, Nakum, Dos Pilas, Aguateca, and Seibal (day tours possible). Don’t miss jungle walks through the Cerro Cahui National Reserve. Although often overlooked as a transit city, laid-back Flores is worth a tour, boasting pretty colonial buildings and native architecture and many cute shops with local handicrafts.

the impact.

The hotel prides itself on its low carbon footprint. No televisions and no air-conditioning.

Eco-design

Building materials are made of highly sustainable wood and locally sourced. Furniture and decor are sourced locally.

Culinary sustainability

The hotel makes an effort to source ingredients locally.

Waste, water, and energy management

The hotel is big on recycling waste and maintaining a relatively low carbon footprint.

at a glance.

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Good to know

Ten rooms, including six casitas, two junior suites, and two lakeside suites). The hotel is owned by film director Francis Ford Coppola and is part of the Hideaways series. Lovely idea to combine with one of the other Hideaway sisters in Belize (either in the rainforest or on the Caribbean coast).