Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve
Welcome to the leading nature destination in Antigua Guatemala.
Finca El Tambor is a privately protected nature reserve dedicated to ecological restoration and habitat protection.
We welcome nature-conscious travellers, conservation-minded adventurers and lifelong learners who value small-scale experiences rooted in ethical practices and positive community impact.
Stay in our elevated private residences immersed in nature and overlooking our reserve and three volcanoes from their treetop positions. Enjoy massages, the jacuzzi and our sculptural sauna with stunning erupting-volcano views. Join our expert guide on day and night nature tours. Visit our apiaries and taste our delicious quality honey; the only real honey available in our region. Dine at La Colmena Antigua, our top-rated farm and hive-to-fork restaurant for a unique concept in Guatemala. Browse our shop for authentic high quality reservemade gifts and products such as our herb and honey cosmetics and locally designed apparel.
Explore Antigua's historical centre from here or day trip to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala City or for volcano hikes.
Stay longer and reduce your environmental footprint - there really is no need to stay anywhere else.
Whether you come to explore, to learn, or simply to pause, we look forward to welcoming you.
Important Information
All ages are welcome to visit our top-rated restaurant, La Colmena Antigua and our shop.
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Access to the principal reserve is limited to accommodation and tour guests aged 12 and above.
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We are nestled in a mountainous forest with uneven terrain. If you have any mobility concerns or need wheelchair access, please contact us before booking.
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Pets are not permitted, reflecting our commitment to protecting wildlife and setting a higher standard for authentic, immersive nature experiences.
Accommodation
Private Residences in the Mountains
Comfortable mountain living with the amenities of home.
A blend of short and longterm rentals offfering an authentic connection to the surrounding ecosystem.
Each residence is unique. Recently refurbished under the direction of a sustainability-focused interior designer, the spaces reflect a considered approach to repurposing, recycling and reusing materials wherever possible. Design here is intentional — grounded in resourcefulness, longevity and respect for the environment and our history.
Our turnkey homes include luxury treetop cabins, eco houses, rustic suites and modern studios - each thoughtfully positioned within the reserve.
All residences include a kitchenette, private balcony with direct volcano views and Wi-Fi.
Pack comfortable clothing, walking shoes, binoculars and a good book. During the rainy season, we recommend wellington boots and a rain jacket.
Breakfast and parking are included with direct bookings only and are covered by our price match guarantee.
2 or 3+ night minimum stay during weekends and peak seasons.
La Colmena Restaurant
Real Food. Grown Here.
Enjoy our small, intentional menu made with freshly harvested ingredients from our land and hives, complemented by select local produce. Popular dishes are enhanced with subtle, innovative touches from our kitchen team, giving familiar flavors a distinctive twist that’s uniquely ours.
Relax in our rustic, intimate setting on the elevated al fresco terrace, with direct views of all three volcanoes, the butterfly garden, our forest reserve and the sweeping valley below.
Attentive, friendly service ensures every visit feels personal and welcoming.
Open to the public - Walk-ins welcome
Open: 08:00hrs
Last seating: 18:30 hrs
WhatsApp La Colmena Antigua: +50239954604
Nature & Birding Experiences
Sunset / Sunrise Tour
Start TIme: By Appointment
2 hours
Join us when daytime species are most active; mammals are still moving about and birds are feeding before retiring to avoid peak daytime heat.
You'll be birding and identifying various species of butterfly, insects and small mammals with our local expert guide whilst learning about their important role within the ecosystem.
This involves a moderate hike, sturdy boots are essential.
Advanced booking is required.
Night Watch Tour
Start Time: By Appointment
2 Hours
Join our expert local guide to learn about noctural species and delve into this fascinating journey of exploration into the depths of our forest.
Owls, armadillos, foxes, bat species, and the Guatemalan deermouse are just some creatures that could be sighted.
This involves a moderate hike at night, sturdy boots are essential.
Advanced booking is required.
Apiary Tour & Honey Tasting
Start TIme: By appointment
45 mins
Join us for a relaxed educational experience to learn about the life of bees, see our apiaries and learn about how regenerative efforts and circular approach have lead us to be the highest quality honey producer in Guatemala. After ther tour, visit our shop for a mini tasting of fresh raw and infused honey and browse our products.
We recommend lunching afterwards at our restaurant La Colmena Antigua where you will find our uniqie honey inspired, farm to fork delights. Don't miss out on the best ice cream available in Guatemala!
This involves a moderate hike on uneven terrain.
Please do not wear black or perfume as this upsets the bees.
Advanced booking is required.
Shop - Highland Honey
Grown here, created here, authentically local & ethical
A beautiful space within the reserve where guests and visitors can access our farm-to-shop products, book experiences and enjoy coffee with a view.
Available at The Reserve Shop:
Tours & Experiences
Honey Apiary Tour & Tasting
Nature & Birding Tours
Reserve-Made Products
Fresh raw honey
Artisanal honey products
Botanical cosmetics (lavender, rosemary)
Artisanal products featured at La Colmena restaurant
Coffee & Workspace
The best Guatemalan French press coffee available this year
Co-working with complimentary Wi-Fi
Events*
Intimate talks and workshops
*You may qualify to use our space free of charge to host an event focused in the fields of natural sciences, sustainabilty, or citizen science. Ask us!
Open daily: 08:00 – 18:00
Wellness
Intentional regeneration
Finca El Tambor is a protected nature reserve dedicated to ecological restoration. Forest recovery, water systems and wildlife protection determine how this land is managed and shared.
Human presence is intentionally limited.
We host just a handful of private residences, ensuring low impact, meaningful privacy and space for the ecosystem to thrive.
Wellness experiences are available exclusively to residential guests. Limiting access protects habitat, reduces disturbance and maintains ecological integrity and limits impact on our community resources.
Residential guests may enjoy activities such as:
In-room spa treatments | Private sauna sessions | Private yoga | Private Breathwork | Private Meditation |
Reflection ponds | Curated picnics in nature | Foraging
Our restaurant, shop and guided tours welcome the wider community.
The broader reserve and wellness areas remain private to residential guests, so that restoration remains the priority and each stay feels quiet, spacious and deeply grounded in nature.
Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve - Wellness Massage
Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve - Wellness and Yoga
Finca El Tambor - Hiking In Forest
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