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Sign up — it's freeMost hosts in Petén welcome guests for 1–5 nights. Longer stays are sometimes possible — discuss expectations with your host upfront.
Yes — arrange stays with different hosts in different cities as you travel through Petén. Plan each stop separately.
Try nearby cities. Sofahop covers 13 cities across Petén, so there's often an alternative a short distance away.
At least 1–2 weeks in advance for popular cities in Petén. For less-traveled areas, a few days is usually fine.