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Mayan archaeological site
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Aguateca is in the Peten department of the Northern Lowlands of Guatemala.
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These are the oldest buildings (350 A.D.).
Pleasant eco-lodge overlooking Laguna Petexbatun. The hotel is only accessible by boat and should be booked in advance. This can be done directly with the hotel or through a recognised tour operator who will be able to provide transport to and from the property as well as a guide.
Getting to Aguateca is not particularly difficult, if coming from Guatemala city catch a bus to Coban then a bus to Sayaxche. From there you can have a guide take you via wooden canoe, they are not dugouts.
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