Comunidad Alianza Coffee Farm - Other Activity Retalhuleu - Guatemala

Up in the hills with a commanding view of the active Volcan Santiaguito, which still lets out regular mushroom clouds, Comunidad Alianza is a wonderful place to come and relax for a few days or volunteer on a traditional finca. The locally-run enterprise involves forty families and produces coffee, macadamia nuts, items made from bamboo, aqua pura and biofuel.

Different packages can be arranged including tours of the plantation and the facilities. There is a refreshing waterfall 20 minutes walk from the main house and birds can be seen all over although sunrise is the best time.

Meals can be arranged but the food is basic and portions are small, so you might want to bring something extra. Volunteers can cook their own meals in the kitchen.

Electricity is provided via hydro-power or a generator and usually runs till 10pm.

Location:

10km from Cuatro Caminos (crossroads to Reu), take road to left at Cuatro Caminos.

Other Activity Types:
Coffee farm, View point

Getting There

To reach here, a Ciufuentes (blue and cream) bus with a sign saying ‘Hocken’ leaves the marketplace in Rue daily, at 11 a.m., for Comunidad Alianza and returns at 6.30 a.m. in the morning. Alternatively take a tuk tuk to Quatro Caminos and try to h

Travel Tips:

There is no mobile phone reception up here.

Price Description:

Dorm - $8.20, Room (shared bath) - $10.60, Meals - $3-5 each, Tours - $3 per person per tour. Payment in quetzals only.

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring:

Best to bring shoes and clothes for hiking, rain jacket, bathing suit, a towel, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, water bottle and money to purchase coffee, macadamia nuts or drinks at the farm bar.

Contact Information:
URL: www.comunidadneuvaalianza.org

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Updated: 14 May 2010