Welcome to Finca El Tambor Nature Reserve.

We areThe boutique nature-stay destination in Antigua Guatemala.

We are also home to La Colmena farm and hive-to-fork restaurant and
Home to Highland Honey Bee Farm and Coffee Shop.

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 activities with us that maintain ethical standards and positively impact the environment and local community.

Stay in a comfy self-catering home with unbeatable views from your private balcony, join one of our fascinating day or night watch guided tours to investigate nature with our expert guide, taste our honey, 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 seeing you soon!

Access to the reserve is restricted to ticketed tour guests and accommodation guests, however, we welcome public walk-ins to visit the Highland Honey coffee shop and La Colmena restaurant located inside our main entrance gate.

The reserve is a pet-free, adult-only destination.

Jorge, Austria

“Amazing place to recharge energy, extremely peaceful and surrounded by amazing nature."

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 rain mac (or perhaps a MacBook if you're planning to work remotely!).

Room Only and Breakfast Included rates available.

Please enquire through the chat for weekly and monthly rates.

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Dine Here

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 | Lunch | Dinner @ La Colmena Restaurant

Join us for al fresco or indoor dining with a stunning panoramic view of all three volcanoes - reserve below.

La Colmena is a farm-to-table and hive-to-table concept integrating slow food and honey from the reserve and adding Highland Honey product touches to a range of favourite international dishes.

Dine-In Meal Kits

We offer a range of reserve-made 'meal kits' which mainly focus on Guatemalan cuisine which can be ordered and placed in your fridge by housekeeping if you are arriving outside of restaurant hours or simply prefer a hassle-free private dining experience on your balcony instead.

Complimentary Wine or Cocktail

Our accommodation guests enjoy a complimentary sunset cocktail or glass of wine each night that they dine at La Colmena.

Reserve A Table

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

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.

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