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Transformative experiences

From interpretive hiking to silent retreats: choose how to experience the mountain.

Experiences by category

  • Cross our iconic bamboo forest along safe, well-marked trails.

  • Feel the mist at the Rubel Chaím and Rizos de Plata waterfalls, and take in the green horizon from the Saq Quej viewpoint.

  • Get your camera ready to spot the quetzal, toucanets and a wide variety of other winged wildlife.

Design your experience
Hikers with walking sticks in the Ram Tzul bamboo forestThe 60-meter (about 200-foot) Rubel Chaím waterfall plunging through the cloud forestHiker with a walking stick pointing at the forest canopyVisitor seated on a bamboo bench in front of a cabinTraditional Kaq’ik in a clay pot with tamales and a bowl of green recadoWooden house among tree ferns and flowers

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“Cloud Forest Immersion” (2 nights)

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in the afternoon and check in. Enjoy a relaxing dinner of local flavors and fall asleep to the sounds of the forest.

  2. Day 2

    Morning hike through the spectacular bamboo forest to the waterfall. Local lunch and a free afternoon for birdwatching or meditation.

  3. Day 3

    Breakfast and a final hike to the Saq Quej viewpoint or the Quetzal Biotope. Check out refreshed and continue your adventure through the Verapaces.

Booking

Design your experience: choose your module

Green Module

Total immersion in nature

Trails, bamboo, waterfalls and wildlife spotting.

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Purple Module

Harmony, silence and relaxation

Quiet zones, meditation and deep rest.

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Red Module

Gratitude, love and cultural connection

Q’eqchi’ and Poqomchi’ heritage, Kaq’ik and ceremonies of gratitude.

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