Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve, Lodging and Tours

Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve is Antigua Guatemala’s leading boutique nature destination — a private protected mountainside sanctuary with sweeping volcano views, rare wildlife and a peaceful forest microclimate. Home to both Highland Honey with its shop featuring honey, honey products and circular products, and acclaimed restaurant La Colmena Antigua with its unique garden / hive / farm-to-table concept. The reserve offers a unique combination of comfort, privacy and meaningful nature experiences just 15 minutes from Antigua’s historic center. With abundant bird species, important bat colonies and diverse flora and fauna, the reserve is a living refuge for wildlife and a place for guests to reconnect with nature. Seasonal mountain weather, forest trails and a dramatic erupting-volcano backdrop create abundant opportunities to observe species migrations, animal lifecycles and both day and night wildlife activities in an ethical, low-impact environment. Accommodations includes a range of modern apartments, luxury cabins and a signature designer tiny home — all self-catering and all featuring private balconies or terraces with volcano or forest views. Each unit provides comfortable bedding, hot showers, reliable WiFi and tranquil surroundings ideal for rest, creative work or extended stays. Guests can join expertly guided day or night nature tours, local tours and activities, taste fresh honey at the Highland Honey micro-apiary, participate in workshops, explore local hiking trails or simply relax with a hot chocolate while watching the volcano from bed. A meal-kit delivery service is available for private in-room dining, and breakfast, lunch and dinner are avaiable at the restaurant La Colmena Antigua. In-room spa treatments are available, and the reserve also features “Vaho,” a unique functional-art sauna with arguably the best erupting-volcano sauna viewpoint in all of Guatemala. Additional services include airport and long-distance transport, porter assistance, a local taxi shuttle service, check-in and after hours meet-and-greet services (self-checkin is standard), laundry and housekeeping. Weekly and long-term rates are available by inquiry. Please note: due to uneven mountain terrain, the reserve is not suitable for guests with significant mobility limitations. Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve is a pet-free, adult-only destination (12 year olds and above are accepted) offering tranquility, privacy and an authentic, restorative nature experience.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.