About Guatemala

One thing I never forget about my travels is the first day, sometimes so great and other times it makes you wish you never left home. But at the end of the day all that matters is that you are back on the road again.

On my last trip through Guatemala I could not have had a better first day. Not only I discovered a wonderful hotel named Ram Tzul, but after I asked them what kind of activity they would recommend for me to spend the afternoon with, they could not have come up with a better idea: A hike trough the cloud forest to end up swimming at the bottom of a wonderful waterfall named Rubel Chaim (Under the Stars).

The tour has a cost of Q30/person (guide and walkingstick included). For a bit more than an hour you will walk through the cloud forest of Baja Verapaz, where you’ll enjoy amazing landscapes and watch different types of birds, or make a quick stop to eat some delicious blueberries that you find on the way. The tour without a doubt will be even more interesting if you speak Spanish, as the guide is going to give you a detailed explanation about the area and the things you see, and even perhaps an interesting class of history .

There is also a great swimming spot at the middle of the hike. The name of the place is Ratim Po (Moon Bath), so if you have the time don’t miss the chance to try the water there.

The hike though might not be easy for everybody, especially during rainy season since it becomes quite slippery. Try to do this hike around noon, the water is pretty cold so the hotter the weather is, the more you will enjoy getting into the water.

I hope you enjoy this place as much as I did!