Biotopo del Quetzal | Established Campground

December 26th, 2023 by Smart as a Goose

not readily understandable where big rigs can park. Saw the entrance too low for us. passed it by.

March 13th, 2023 by oldies-auf-achse.de

Beautiful area, official entramce with height restriction (app. 2.80 m) we were sent to the maintenance entrance (red metal door). Safe, but noisy as it is directly beside the road. Off-season for quetzales, so we could'nt see any. Expensive, but ok as it supports the project.

February 21st, 2023 by freetgoesworld

Stayed one night, because we couldn’t make it any further. But kind of liked this place. It was 60q/p entrance and 40q/p to stay the night. This is a little pricey, but you know it ultimately goes into the conservation of the park and a university, so we felt ok. Also the people there are incredible nice, like absolutely amazing. They even gave us a hot shower in their Rangers office and explained us everything about this place. Park itself is a really nice morning walk through the jungle.

One round trip 2,5km and one available for 4km to a mirador and lake.

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June 5th, 2021 by manejandoypedaleando

Was Q60 for the park entrance and Q40 for parking per person. Pricy but really pretty. You can take walks on the forest and take a swim in the natural pools. Rangers are super nice. Dogs are not allowed but we stayed with our puppy and took the walks on leash and there was no problem.

January 15th, 2020 by casarodante

First I wanted to correct the altitude. The biotopo is so lovely, stuff very friendly and the sendero is beautiful. But I think big rigs would have problems here. Our car is 3,30m high and 6m long. That's o.K. We did not see a quetzal, but a monja blanca!

November 10th, 2018 by Les voyages de Jocelyn

Entrance fee is paid only once 40Q, then each night camping 20Q. Sleeping in a tent for 2 nights 80Q. Not bad. 1 afternoon at the Biotopo. Next day, Sslto de Chilasco and exploring around. Driving a motorbike.

August 31st, 2018 by Tucks' Truck

we stopped at the café for lunch. not great food. Their 'artisan bread' looks and tastes like a supermarket packet roll. Worst coffee I've had in a long time.

May 21st, 2018 by poramericavamos

Nice park. Still 40pp to enter the park and 20pp to camp or sleep in your car. If you are around, worth visiting!

September 20th, 2017 by CocoFé

We spent one night and a morning there. The two hikes in the tropical forest are lovely.
We were allowed to park in the service yard with our Chevy van, the rangers were friendly.

October 29th, 2016 by overrockandundertree.com

This place is in wrong location - it is located at 15.21358, -90.21706

October 28th, 2016 by overrockandundertree.com

This place is in wrong location - it is located at 15.21354, -90.21723

October 28th, 2016 by overrockandundertree.com

Wonderful primary forest with a lovely hike. Chance of seeing a Quetzal first thing in the morning. 40Q pp entrance and 20Q pp camping. Camping area "2" is a bit further from the road and nose want an issue for us. There's a service yard where the ranger offered to park our car for better security. Wouldn't recommend sleeping in the car since the parking is right by the road.

August 18th, 2016 by panchosway2015

There are only 2 hiking trails. The longer one is 4 km, the other maybe half the distance. The 4 km hike has an elevation gain of around 300 m (900 feet) and both trails share the first and the last 500 meters. We walked the 4 km in 1.5 hours and were a bit disappointed not to have any other option there. We parked there for the night but restrooms are several meters away in the forest. No light. Street noise settled around 10pm.
We wouldn't pay again for the night and also the park entrance is pricy for a 1.5 h hike. We would rather pay a guide for a day at some other location.

March 27th, 2016 by simon.benjamin

we were confused by the former feedbacks, so to tell it clearly: if your vehicle exceeds 2,4 m height, you can park it in the service yard which has a big gate! big rigs might fit in as well, but I don't know if they let you as you would end fill the whole yard.
also: its 5m away from the road so its very noisy.
entrance fee is 40Q p P for the park, 20Q p P camping, I think its allowed to camp without entering (and paying) for the park. but especially the longer hike (2h) is worth a visit!

January 27th, 2016 by reisephant.blogspot.ca

Camping Area is for tenters. Small rigs park in car park, larger rigs in the small service yard. Gate big enough for trucks. Power from service shop. Both parkings inside gated area so you can move freely in park after gates close at 4 pm. Small pools fed by creek nearby. Beautiful hikes.

January 9th, 2016 by marksgone

Be aware that they close the gates at 4pm, no entry afterwards. Entry gate is 2.4m high, no entry for larger vehicles.

March 22nd, 2012 by Life Remotely

Excellent park, but the camping area is a bit of a walk from the parking lot. Rangers are really friendly and there is great hiking. Chances of seeing a quetzal are slim, but the cloud forest is amazing. Electricity available in the office. No showers, but you can go for a swim if you like.