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Tours & Hotel Services
Tours from Quetzaltenango (Xela) are available by contacting
tour operators in the area or by contacting us directly:
- All tours are guided by community members (English translation is available with advanced notice)
Reservations:
Please contact us to make a reservation at:
info@comunidadnuevaalianza.org
Private Room with Private Bath - Q230 per night (2 person maximum)
Private Room (shared bath) - Q85 per person
Dormitory Room w/bunk beds (shared bath) - Q65 per person
Meals - Q20-50 each
Tour Programming: (Q100 per person)
TOUR OF ALL THE COMMUNITY PROJECTS: A one hour tour of the 100-year-old coffee processing plant
includes in-depth explanations of the extensive process that converts raw coffee into the coffee we drink. Also, a tour of the other community
projects includes: macadamia processing, micro hydroelectric plant, biodiesel workshop, water purification system, and bamboo furniture workshop.
HISTORY TALK: A member of the community gives a talk about the compelling history of the community’s
struggle to obtain legal title to the land and a description of how the community is currently organized as a worker-owned
cooperative.
NATURE HIKE: A 2-3 hour walking tour through the plantation and tropical forest;
the tour includes explanations of coffee, macadamia, and local medicinal plants.
WATERFALL HIKE: A short walk through tropical forest leads to a majestic waterfall where visitors can relax, take pictures,
and go for a swim.
What to Bring:
Shoes and clothes for hiking, rain jacket, bathing suit (towels provided), sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, water bottle,
money to purchase coffee, macadamia, and drinks at the hotel bar
Other Useful Information:
Money:
There is no bank or ATM in the community. It is recommended to bring enough money, in cash, for your entire stay.
Internet:
There is internet in the office available for use at a small fee.
Electricity:
Power comes from a diesel generator or hydroelectric plant which provides energy from 6-10pm.
Hot Water:
Currently there is no hot water, but the climate is warm enough that it's not necessary.
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