Finca Ixobel - Hostel Poptun - Guatemala

Finca Ixobel is an ecologically-friendly hotel and campground surrounded by mountains, pine forest and jungle. It’s a perfect place to relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the surrounding environment.

The farm of 162 hectares was bought in 1971 by an American couple. They started with a campground and slowly improved the hotel. Now the finca offers camping, tree houses, private rooms with bathroom and bungalows. The farm has a small organic garden that supplies delicious salad and the chickens provide fresh eggs every day. The restaurant offers a la carte breakfasts and lunches, with prices ranging $1.50-7. Buffet dinner is served at 7 p.m.

The hotel offer a wide range of activities from horseback riding ($15 per person for 2 hours), treks in the jungle of 1 to 4 days ($32/person/day), rafting with 5 persons minimum ($25/person) and visit to some caves ($5/person). The hotel also arranges tours to the caves of Naj Tunich for $35/person including transport, entry fee and lunch. On site, there is a natural pond where you can go swimming and relax.

Location:

Poptun

Hostel Types:
Hostal restaurant bar, Camping, Private rooms ensuite or with shared bathrooms, Cabañas

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities , Restaurant, Bar, Laundry Service, Internet Facilities - Charge, 24-Hour Reception, Safe in Reception or Rooms, Travel Info Desk, Luggage Storage, Parking - Free, Linens Included, Non-Smoking Rooms, Wheelchair Accessible, Child-Friendly Facilities, Pets Allowed, Common Room, Taxes Included in Price, Wifi

Currencies accepted
US dollar, Guatemalan quetzal

Getting There:

To get there, ask the bus driver to let you out in front of the entrance of the Finca and walk the last 15 minutes. Or get out at Poptun and take a Tuc Tuc ($3) or taxi ($4).

Room Prices:
Lower:$3
Higher:$50
Price Description:

To get there, ask the bus driver to let you out in front of the entrance of the Finca and walk the last 15 minutes. Or get out at Poptun and take a Tuc Tuc ($3) or taxi ($4).

Contact Information:
Phone: (502)5892-3188
URL: www.fincaixobel.com

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By Claire Bourgin
I have traveled around the world since I'm a kid. Traveling is now part of my everyday life in Guatemala. I have been living in Quetzaltenango for 3...

Updated: 09 Dec 2009