Welcome to Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve.
The boutique nature destination in Antigua Guatemala.
Offering unique stays and nature tours, plus home to both La Colmena Restaurant and Highland Honey Farm Shop & Cafe.
With abundant bird species, important bat colonies and a large diversity of flora and fauna, our private protected mountainside reserve with impressive three-volcano backdrop, is an important and beautiful wildlife refuge.
Our mountainous forest microclimate with seasons and quirks offers abundant opportunities to witness species migrations, creature lifecycles, night (wild)life, and to experience activities with us with biodiversity at the core.
Visitors are nature-conscious adventurers and life-long learners who value unique independent and small group experiences that maintain ethical standards and positively impact the environment and local community.
Stay here in a comfy self-catering home with unbeatable views from your private balcony, join our expert local nature guide for a fascinating day or night tour, taste our honey, explore local hiking trails, eat at our farm and hive-to-fork restaurant, work from the Highland Honey shop & cafe with high quality organic coffee, or just stay in bed with a hot chocolate, good book and watch the erupting volcano through your window.
Whatever experience you are seeking with us, we look forward to hosting you soon!
Please Note
Access to the reserve is restricted to tour and accommodation guests only and pets are not allowed, however, we welcome public walk-ins to visit both the Highland Honey Farm Shop & Cafe and La Colmena restaurant located just a short walk down inside our main entrance gate.
Accommodation
Cozy cabins, tiny eco houses, rustic suites and wonderful modern studios.
All with a kitchenette and private balcony.
This is cozy mountain-living with all the amenities of home.
Bring comfy clothes, walking shoes, binoculars, a good book; and if it's rainy season, wellies and a rain mac (or perhaps a MacBook if you're planning to work remotely!).
Please enquire here for weekly and longterm rates.
Extra services available to residential guests include in-room spa services, saunas, airport and wider cross-country shuttles and parking.
Nature & Birding Tours
Sunset Or Sunrise Tour
2 hours Of Exploring Nature
Q 490
Join us when daytime nature is most active; mammals are still moving about and birds are feeding before retiring to avoid the heat of the day.
You'll be birding, investigating other wildlife species, and learning about their role within the ecosystem.
This involves a moderate hike, sturdy boots are essential.
Small group tour (Max 8 people)
Starting at 06:00 or 16:00 hrs
Languages: Spanish (a translator can be arranged, please enquire).
Limited spaces: advanced booking is required.
Night Watch Nature Tour
Wondrous 2-Hour Torchlight Adventure
Q 490
An extremely special, one of a kind adventure in Guatemala lead by our expert guide.
Learn about noctural species (scientific names are referenced) and delve into this fascinating journey of exploration in the depth of our forest.
This involves a moderate hike at night, sturdy boots are essential.
Small group tour (Max 8 people)
Start Time: 19:00 hrs
Languages: Spanish (a translator can be arranged, please enquire).
Limited spaces: advanced booking is required.
La Colmena Restaurant
Opening Hours: 08:00 to 18:30 hrs (last table)
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday during low season
La Colmena is a farm-to-fork and hive-to-fork concept integrating our organic homegrown slow food and our famous Highland Honey products to a range of favourite international dishes.
It offers a beautiful and intimate setting for al fresco dining with views of the three volcanos and the butterfly garden. It is perfect for a relaxed romantic date or a large group experience.
Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.
We can host private events for up to 36 people.
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Dine-In Meal Kits
We offer a range of reserve-made 'meal kits' which can be ordered and placed in your fridge by housekeeping if you are an accommodation guest arriving outside of restaurant hours or prefer a low-key dining experience on your private balcony instead.
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Complimentary Drinks
Accommodation guests enjoy a complimentary sunset cocktail or glass of wine each night when they dine at La Colmena restaurant.
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Foraging
Accommodations guests are welcome to forage on the reserve for organic rosemary, wild basil, fruits and other flora to use if self-catering (all of our accommodations have a kitchenette).
Highland Honey Farm Shop & Cafe
Offering a relaxed environment with incredible views, visit the Highland Honey shop & cafe for:
Coffee and cake with friends
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Co/remote working with free wifi
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A mini honey farm tour and tasting
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Honey gifts & artisanal products from the reserve's produce
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Organic groceries picked fresh from the reserve's kitchen garden
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Exclusive food products found in the menu at La Colmena restaurant
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Available to hire for small events such as hen parties, baby showers, talks* and workshops*.
* Non-commercial sustainability-promoting events, activities and groups can host for free.
Open: 00:80 to 18:00 hrs Thursday to Monday
(Closed Tuesday and wednesday during low season except for events).
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