Welcome to Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve.
The boutique nature destination in Antigua Guatemala.
With over 140 bird species, important bat colonies and a large diversity of flora and fauna, our protected mountainside reserve with volcano backdrop is an important and beautiful wildlife refuge.
Our boutique relaxed farmstay style offers the best environment to decompress, recharge, and reconnect with nature (and yourself).
Guests are nature-conscious adventurers and life-long learners who value unique independent and small group nature experiences over mass tourism; values at the heart of our team and work.
Our mountainous forest microclimate with seasons and quirks offers abundant opportunities to witness species migrations, creature lifecycles, night (wild)life, and to experience spontaneous activities with us that explore and positively impact the environment.
Stay in a comfy self-catering home (but book a full board package if you want to), binocular birds from your private balcony, sign up for a spontaneous wild card adventure, investigate nature on one of our fascinating guided tours, taste our honey and the best pairings of local artisanal foods, explore local hiking trails, or just stay in bed with a hot chocolate, good book and watch the erupting volcano through your window.
We look forward to hosting you soon!
Public walk-ins are not accepted.
This is a pet-free, adult-only destination.
Stay Here
Cozy cabins, tiny eco houses, rustic suites and wonderful modern studios.
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 rainmac (or perhaps a MacBook if you're planning to work remotely!).
Room Only, B&B, Half Board and Full Board rates available.
Nature & Birding Adventure Tours
2-Hours at Sunrise or Sunset
Join us at sunrise and /or sunset when nature is most active; mammals are still moving about and birds are feeding before retiring to avoid the heat of the day. We are located in one of the top birding hotspots in Guatemala and 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)
Most Days: Starting at 06:00 or 16:00 hrs
Languages: Spanish (a translator can be arranged, please enquire).
Limited spaces: advanced booking is required.
Join us for breakfast / lunch / dinner prior or after (book a table below).
Night Watch Nature Tour
Wondrous 2 Hour Torchlight Adventure
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.
Join us for breakfast / lunch / dinner prior or after (book a table below).
Foraging & Dining
All homes are equipped for self-catering and guests are welcome to forage on the reserve for organic rosemary, wild basil, fruits and other flora to use for cooking.
Breakfast Sitting: 9am
(Booking Required)
Enjoy a set cooked local / typical breakfast at 9am.
Nature & Birding Safari guests, and outside guests are welcome.
Lunch Sitting: 1:30pm
(Booking Required)
Join us for a typical 'menu del día', no fuss, set lunch.
Nature & Birding Safari guests, and outside guests are welcome.
Dinner Sitting: 6pm
(Booking Required)
Dinner is a no-fuss, buffet style affair.
Discover warming Guatemalan dishes and enjoy fresh food from our land.
Nature & Birding Safari guests, Nature Night Watch Adventurers and outside guests are welcome.
Complimentary Snacks
Coffee, reservemade infusions and biscuits are available to all reserve guests at the cafe / terrace during the day.
Reserve A Table
There is currently a 3-hour minimum notice requirement for all sittings. Reservations are essential.
Spa Treatments
Private In-room Relaxation
Full body, relaxing, deep tissue and aromatherapy massages, body scrubs and facials...
...treat yourself to the pamper time you need!
Breathe in the wonderful aromas of our reservemade artisanal products: breathe out the stress...ahhhh!
Gift Shop
Open during mealtimes, tours and tasting events.
Highland Honey, reservemade artisanal products, local coffee, T-shirts, buffs and caps, seedlings fro our plant nursery.
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