The Lower Dover field station was one of the most unique and interesting places I have ever stayed. We had a wonderful, quiet, clean cabana for our 2 - night stah. We enjoyed jungle sounds at night, a spacious outdoor shower and a tasty homemade dinner the night we arrived. Madeline is friendly, very attentive ti anythjng you need and extremely knowledgeable about the area.
In addition to being a kick-ass backpacker hostel, the place serves as a field station for archeologists studying the abundant and fascinating Mayan ruins that have barely been excavated that are right on the property! If you have ANY interest in Mayan history, ruins or local medicinal plants, have Madeline give you a tour of the property. You will not be disappointed.
Lower Dover is an excellent place to stay if you want to do a day trip to Tikal. Departing at 7am, we had no problem taking a combination of busses and taxis across the Guatemalan border, spending 4-1/2 hours (plenty) at Tikal and making it back by dinner. Don't miss the cave tubing that is near by. It is amazing! 3 nights at Madeleine's quirky but very comfortable place would be ideal. We wish we could have stayed longer to see ATM cave that is just a stone's throw away.