Walking/tuktuks

You can walk to most places in El Paredón or very inexpensively take a tuktuk.

Take a shuttle to neighboring towns

Private or group shuttles are available to Guatemala City, Antigua, and Lake Atitlán.

Must-haves

Flip-flops or slides (the black sand gets hot!), sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and bug spray.

Respect clothing modesty

While El Paredón is a beach town, it is respectful to the locals here to wear a coverup or clothing over you swimsuit when walking around town. Note: it is not a nude beach.

*We provide contacts for all of our favorite excursions & activities during your stay

Mangrove turtle tour & baby turtle ocean release

Turtle season is September - December. There is a sunrise turtle release on the beach at the Turtle Hatchery.

Book a Mangrove turtle tour year-round to see adult turtles and other local wildlife. El Paredón is one of three places in the world where you can see adult sea turtles year-round.

Paddleboarding & Kayaking

Book a paddle board or kayaking tour in the mangroves. It's a great experience while visiting El Paredón.

Local masseuse

Book a massage with a local masseuse/chiropractor.

Surf lessons

We have several local surf instructors that we LOVE that teach novice to advanced surfers.

Surfboard rentals

There are several local spots in town where you can rent boards during your stay.

Bike rentals

Whether you want a workout on wheels or a fun way to get around, rent a local bike.