on Lake Atitlán—was the first and only Relais & Chateaux hotel in Guatemala. Long considered a destination exclusively for backpackers because of the abundance of cheap accommodations, these two luxury hotels in Guatemala are turning this concept on its head. The hotelier Claudia Bosch is making a bet that luxury tourism is possible in a country that has been known for domestic trouble scaring away all but the most adventurous backpack traveler.
In addition to the property itself, Bosch is particularly passionate about the country’s artisans, including local weavers. Eventually Bosch plans on establishing a high-end tour through Guatemala with a third luxury hotel in El Peten. The lush lowland jungle in the northern quadrant of the country that long hid the ancient lost city of Tikal would complete the triangle. Throughout her properties Bosch is intent on highlighting the beauty of not only the land, but its people.
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