Ixpanpajul Nature Park
Ixpanpajul Nature Park
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The Dalles, Oregon19,596 contributions
My friends and I spent an afternoon at Ixpanpajul after leaving Tikal and before spending our final night in Guatemala in Flores. The park is about 15 minutes from Flores and offers hiking, horseback riding, a small restaurant, hammocks to lounge in, a zipline tour, and a skywalk hike with canopy-height suspension bridges. Many in our group chose the ziplines and were very pleased; one gal wanted to do it but was terrified; the guide harnessed up behind her and supported her all the way. Everyone was pleased with the set up and the views and the experience, though (predictably) it was over too soon.
One friend and I chose the Skywalk tour which includes gorgeous nature trails with benches here and there and a series of suspension bridges, some extremely long and higher than the forest canopy. It was a circular loop that entailed fairly steep hiking up and back down. We saw lots of birds including trogons and stopped for more than half an hour on one bridge to watch a family of black howler monkeys eating, lounging, and roaring just below our eye level in a tree next to the bridge - a truly phenomenal experience.
The rates - $25/pp - were very reasonable and the grounds are really gorgeous. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
One friend and I chose the Skywalk tour which includes gorgeous nature trails with benches here and there and a series of suspension bridges, some extremely long and higher than the forest canopy. It was a circular loop that entailed fairly steep hiking up and back down. We saw lots of birds including trogons and stopped for more than half an hour on one bridge to watch a family of black howler monkeys eating, lounging, and roaring just below our eye level in a tree next to the bridge - a truly phenomenal experience.
The rates - $25/pp - were very reasonable and the grounds are really gorgeous. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Written 29 December 2009
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cq680
buffalo new york5 contributions
May 2013 • Family
I was a bit surprised at skywalk tour!!! We were given a map and some advice that we needed to take water and then we were let loose! The hike was pretty tough for my 56 year old body! The bridges seemed safe, and the views astounding! I'm glad we chose to go in the morning because of the heat. We saw many birds, insects and some snakes, but the howler monkeys that appeared over our heads really caught our attention!! At the halfway point, there is a place with hammocks where we got some more water. Very refreshing and relaxing. I would definitely do it again. It was a decent workout for me and I made it through without stopping (other than at the halfway station.) From there on, the hike was mostly downhill. We also took a short horseback ride. They asked if I had ever ridden before, I had not, but they didn't offer me any advice or anything. My feet didn't fit in the stirrups (i'm very short), and the guide had to tether my horse to his to get mine to follow. It was mostly uncomfortable. However, the guides were EXTREMELY helpful for the zip-lining (they call it tarzan..something), and that was a great deal of fun! As I said, I would do it all again, but maybe do myself and the horse a favor and skip that part. If the guides were more informative and educational, I would rate it excellent. I realize there is a bit of a language barrier, but my daughter is fluent in Spanish and the guides did speak some english so I feel a greater effort could have been made on their part.
Written 29 May 2013
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kvkrishnan
Chicago, IL65 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
Simply loved those endless hanging bridges that looks down upon the canopy. I wasn't up for ziplines that day so passed that option.
Though I have done similar stuff in Belize and Costa Rica, the proximity to a real jungle makes it thrilling! One advice - the hike is moderate (1 hour 15 minutes) at a medium pace and involves constantly climbing or descending Mayan-pyramid-like stone steps (12 - 18 inches high on an average!) so be prepared for this with comfortable shoes (I wore casuals w/o socks) and try not to do this right after an entire-hiking day at Tikal like I did!
Though I have done similar stuff in Belize and Costa Rica, the proximity to a real jungle makes it thrilling! One advice - the hike is moderate (1 hour 15 minutes) at a medium pace and involves constantly climbing or descending Mayan-pyramid-like stone steps (12 - 18 inches high on an average!) so be prepared for this with comfortable shoes (I wore casuals w/o socks) and try not to do this right after an entire-hiking day at Tikal like I did!
Written 31 December 2012
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Penboy7
Tuckahoe, NY261 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Before checking into our hotel we visited the nature park at the strong recommendation of our friend from Guatemala. He had offered other good advice that shaped our adventure, but not this time. The trails were slippery and of the six cable bridges only one offered a worthwhile view. Since we had a short amount of time we took a truck to the top of the trail, but there were no signs about which side to go down (one has bridges, the other is just jungle). The most interesting aspect was the steady calls of the howler (saraguate) monkeys, but we never saw them. There are other more interesting things to do in Flores, you might want to skip this one.
Written 28 November 2023
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TaraJZahara
London, United Kingdom7 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
I did the skyway walk with the hanging bridges. The park was totally empty except for me. The views from the bridges were amazing and I saw many beautiful birds and also spider monkeys. It was a lovely place to visit. If you call them they will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Flores.
Written 3 May 2013
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Yoram L
Ra'anana, Israel492 contributions
We just took the skyway trail. It started well with a clear trail with beautiful rope bridges. You reach the top of the trees and can watch monkeys in action. We got a map of the trail which looked simple. The problem started when we crossed the last bridge after the view point which is not so attractive. The map shows a junction of two ways but the actual were three ways. Along ALL the trail there is not even one sign to help with direction. So we of course chose the wrong way and after sharp decent found ourselves in a middle of jungle. I hope the authorities will put signs to help visitors complete easily the trail.
Written 30 May 2014
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leandroonr
Guatemala City, Guatemala11 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
I went to this natural park in a trip to Flores with some friends, because we were free in the afternoon in flores and a guy told me about this park. We checked the website and called them by phone, they offered to pick us up right in front of our hotel and to bring us there in a 10-minutes-ride - for free! Once there, we were offered to do what they call "Tarzan Canopy" haha a special bus took us to the middle of the forest where the first canopy plataform is. Starting from this very first plataform, you slide hanging on a metal string from one to the next. Once you started it, you can't go back, just forward. But the guides are really confident and they know what they are doing, so I felt safe. This adventure took about 1h30, instead of 3h (what it's written on the website), but was really amazing, for sure it's worth to do in an afternoon in flores.
I didn't do it yet, but they offer you the option to do this same activity at night!!!! But we didn't have time. I was told that it's really exciting, because you can't see anything, just hear the animals (like screaming monkeys) in the background.
I think Ixpanpajul offer several interesting activities for different kind of people, eventhough it seems expensive, it's really worth doing.
I didn't do it yet, but they offer you the option to do this same activity at night!!!! But we didn't have time. I was told that it's really exciting, because you can't see anything, just hear the animals (like screaming monkeys) in the background.
I think Ixpanpajul offer several interesting activities for different kind of people, eventhough it seems expensive, it's really worth doing.
Written 10 January 2013
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gastandsib
Washington DC, DC5 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
This half day is much harder than you might expect: come prepared with water, good hiking shoes and bug spray and a HAT. The zip line guides are great and more casual than many places, but don’t expect the English speakers that the ad promises! Zipping through the jungle was really spectacular and from platform to platform. The serious hiking comes with the canopy walk. There’s also a really thrilling drive up a steep hill (at least 45 degree angle probably more) and back down again. Views from the canopy are spectacular. Horse ride is fun and relaxing after the hiking. You can go directly to the park and pay at reception which. Saves some money (about $40 for all three adventures instead of the $67 you pay through online booking). FOR HOTEL LAS LAGUNAS GUESTS, the park is very nearby. Travel to the airport or Flores as required by internet tour operator Viator will add another $40 to your visit!
Written 10 June 2018
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chyin
New York City, NY34 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
The park is quite nice, but the zip lining equipment is a bit worn - which is definitely not what you want.
Written 16 November 2016
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Susan G
Miami, FL17 contributions
Mar 2014
Had an amazing time with the family. There's trails, hiking, rope bridges, zip lining and horse back riding. We did all and in one day and had a wonderful time.Wouldn't recommend it with young kids though, trails are difficult and it can get very hot. There's no restaurant just a small cafeteria that offers a small menu. Bring lots of water and sun block.
Written 31 March 2014
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Hi! Do you recommend making reservations in advance for the horse back riding? We plan to do the skywalk hike and a night safari on the horses. Anything else you recommend doing there? Thanks!
Written 3 March 2018
The suspension bridges were great. The horses we had sucked. They don’t go using legs. Basically they follow along and are hard to get them to go independently. They hit them with rope.... if you’re from Texas and can ride you may be hugely disappointed unless it is very different than the 2 hr walk around the property we ended up with. Came back after 45 min because we trotted so finished early.
Written 4 March 2018
Is it possible to do the suspension bridge walk without a guide or is a guide necessary? We would like to hike ourselves if that is possible. Also how much is the entrance fee?
Written 28 June 2017
Hi .. I want to visit this place .. However Do you know if they pick up people from hotel in Flores ? Or do they afford shutter bus services back to town ?
Written 13 July 2016
Hi
Yes they pick you up and drop you to your hotel - free of charge as long as you book an activity.
Written 17 July 2016
Adam H
Tel Aviv, Israel
Hi
i would like to visit the park next month.
is the weather suitable?
what is the prices for the different activities?
thanks
Written 25 August 2015
We got lucky and had some rain too cool things down. Its tropical and the in rain season its usually afternoon when it rains. It s best to go as earliest as possible for the clear views on the hanging bridges. Very affordable and worth it.
Written 14 July 2016
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