Best places: Nature preserves in Santiago Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

Lush, tropical park known for its sweeping jungle views, numerous caves & swimming holes.

👍👍 Beautiful park that costs 20Q for foreigners (15Q for locals). There are some trails taking you up to lookouts with breathtaking views and others along the lake where you can find a spot to swim. There are clean bathrooms and changing rooms. Worth a visit and you could even plan to hang out for the...

👍👍 Super awesome, especially from above. Worthy natural feature. And great place to view the stars!

😐 Yes this is the clearest water you will ever swim in. Really quite magical. The reason for 3 stars here (don’t even truly know if it’s relevant) ……. The Guatemalan Tourist department has to do something about the rubbish that is left behind by visitors, local and tourist no doubt. It’s an absolute d...

Famous for its bird diversity, this green mountain preserve is home to the magnificent quetzal.

Orchid farm with guided forest walks to spot rare, miniature blooms through a magnifying glass.

👍 Q80 for the basic entrance which includes the paths, bridges, butterfly dome, waterfall, beach. I think it's well worth it and a very beautiful area! The only downside is there's a lot of trash around the river and at the base of the waterfall, it would be great if that could be better maintained.

👍👍 Un lugar escondido entre las montañas, las vistas que tiene el parque son maravillosas. La caminata es apta para toda la familia, se camina entre 45 a 1 hora aproximadamente. Durante el recorrido se puede apreciar los paisajes naturales que hay. También tiene la opción de acampar en el lugar, hay...

👍 Ok, first of all the entrance is through a private street right next to the exit from the highway. After reaching that door you have to drive about 2-3 kms more inside the private rural street until you find the entrance to the parking lot (which is free). Inside you will find the following: Showe...

👍👍 I've been going to my homeland for many years now, and I finally went to check out this place, literally 1 hr away from my home. AMAZING and yes, guaranteed sight of Quetzals, you just gotta be patient and let them come to you, and also don't go when it's raining 🌧 😀. Popular time to really see th...

👍 Observamos varias especies de aves voladoras migratorias. Especialmente pudimos observar el Quetzal. Guía excelente y con mucha experiencia!

😠 *Not friendly for international tourists* This place is not friendly for international tourists. I went with a friend of mine who is from Israel and we got to pay Q150 quetzales (more than $20) for staying there a couple of hours. It doesn't include anything else, just the chance to walk there. The...

Nature trails in oak & pine forests around a lake with vivid flowers & multiple rare lizard species.

👍👍 Es un río muy bonito, vale la pena hacer todo recorrido hasta las cascadas, aunque lo mejor es hablar con los locales para te guíen ya que es fácil perderse en el bosque ya que no está señalizado, es importante tener espíritu de aventura ya que toma varias horas hacer la exploración. Pero merece muc...

Dogs allowed

👍 Pet friendly, restaurant, great place for basic hiking and canopying. Weather couldn't be better, and the view is breathtaking. Absolutely recommended. Downside > lack of information, signs, the pond is pretty sad

👍👍 Recomendado para desconectarse de la ciudad y conectarse con la naturaleza. Para llegar a la finca hay que ir por un camino de terracería, no hay señal de teléfono, está súper alejado de todo por lo que al llegar te das cuenta que es un tesoro en medio de la naturaleza, todo vale la pena. La atenc...

👍👍 I came here just for the pool to do lanes as a sport. Perfect pool, length +- 22m and nice and quiet. No one around, in the middle of nature but no patrol.

👍👍 A spectacular place, you enjoy every space and at this time, second week of January, there are very few people, ideal to enjoy the place, VIP haha, I loved it. Q 25.00 per person, babies free, they have bathrooms, a cafeteria and ample parking. The water is a little cold, but it is enjoyable, I rec...

👍👍 El Manchón Guamuchal is a little crowded and paradisiacal beach. The problem for travelers is that there is not enough hotel infrastructure and you have to carry everything. There are couple of small shops to buy drinks and some prepared food. In the Estero area, he embarks for El Chico, a small fi...