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KAWOQ FOREST is an ecological and feel-good gem nestled in the green highlands of Guatemala. With a breathtaking view of the azure waters of Lake Atitlán, the place impresses above all with its wonderful natural beauty. As a place of power with a far-reaching tradition, it opens the heart. It allows guests to immerse themselves in the powerfully transformative tranquility of the mountain and opens the mind with a sublime view above the clouds.

The passionate team provides their guests with vegetarian delicacies. A feast of flavors, colors and culinary artistry awaits you. Each meal - prepared by the loving hands of local women - is carefull

1. Get to Antigua at least a day early and stay the night – Antigua is the tourist hub of the country and nearly all transportation runs through here. There are shuttles every hour from the airport to Antigua (Q100, 45mins-1.5hr depending on traffic).

2. From Antigua direct - Get an 8am or 9am collective shuttle (or 9-10m private shuttle) direct to San Marcos la Laguna (Q100), 3.5-4.5hrs depending on traffic, roads and weather). You can also come via San Pedro la Laguna if there are no shuttles leaving for San Marcos la Laguna (Q100), 3.5-4hrs). If on a San Pedro shuttle service, either get off the shuttle in San Pablo la Laguna and take a tuk-tuk (Q5) to San Marcos la Laguna (the next town over), or go all the way to San Pedro and then take the ‘lancha’ boat (Q10) to San Marcos.

3. From Antigua via Panajachel – From Antigua take a morning collective shuttle service (Q90) approximately 2.5hrs to Panajachel. From Pana take a ‘lancha’ boat (Q25) from the public dock (muelle publico) to cross the lake to San Marcos La Laguna. The boat leaves every 30 mins until 7.30pm and usually takes around 1 hour.

4. Arriving into San Marcos la Laguna — We are a 25 minute hike from the lakefront (15 mins escorted along the mountain paths to Kawoq Forest from the back of town. Please find The Kawoq Forest Meeting Point at Circles Cafe, just 30 meters down the path to the lake from the basketball court in the town center before 1pm.