P: +502 4980 2564 (call or message us via WhatsApp)
E: earthlodge@gmail.com
A: Pila El Tambor, El Hato
La Antigua Guatemala

Reception Services : 8am – 8pm
Restaurant: 8am – 8pm
Cafe & Bar: 7:30am – 9:30pm
Spa: 8am – 6pm
Check Ins: 2pm – 8pm
Check Out: 11am
Quiet Hours: 10pm – 8am

IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to wear your walking shoes. To access Earth Lodge you will need to walk down a STEEP 300M dirt and stone hiking path to get to our little slice of paradise!

Coming from Antigua, turn Left in El Hato off the main paved road & onto the dirt road.

Continue for 0.75 miles. A private parking lot is available just past the El Tambor Pila.

Getting dropped off? The 300M hiking path down To Earth Lodge begins at the washing pila.

FREE ANTIGUA Shuttle: 

Free | 7 Days Per Week | No RSVP Required

Pickup Location: Candelaria Basketball Courts, near Cerro De La Cruz

Free Shuttle Pickup Times: 8:00am & 12:00pm

Free Shuttle Return Times: 8:30am & 12:30pm

*Bag porterage services available for an extra fee, please contact us ahead of time to arrange
*Pets permitted but fees may apply

Private Antigua Shuttle

If you’d like to come and go on your own schedule, we can also send our trusted driver to pick you up at any time, and at any location in Antigua.

Q90 flat rate | Up for 4 persons

*For larger groups please contact us for pricing

To arrange a private shuttle, please contact Earth Lodge via call, message, or email, or if you are already on-site and are seeking a shuttle down, simply speak to us in person at reception!
Call/Message: +502-4980-2564
Email: earthlodge@gmail.com

*Bag porterage services available for an extra fee, please contact us ahead of time to arrange

Please contact Earth Lodge at earthlodge@gmail.com if you’d like to arrange a private airport shuttle. Airport shuttles must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance via email.

*Bag porterage services available for an extra fee, please contact us ahead of time to arrange

One Way Airport Shuttle Prices: 

• 1-4 people $75 total (flat rate)
• 5+ people $100 total (flat rate)
• Note: for flight delays greater than 1 hour, additional fees may apply

Late Arrivals: 

If your flight is scheduled for a late nighttime arrival and you’ll be arriving to Earth Lodge after dark, please note that the walking path from the road to Earth Lodge can be quite dark. If your flight is scheduled to arrive after reception has closed (10pm) please call ahead to make arrangements with us.

You can use Google Maps or Waze to navigate to Earth Lodge. The main road from Antigua is newly paved, but please be aware the last 0.75 miles is a narrow dirt road, rough but passable for all types of cars and vehicles. There are many signs from the town of El Hato and on the dirt road pointing you to Earth Lodge!

*Bag porterage services available for an extra fee, please contact us ahead of time to arrange

Parking: a private parking lot is located just past the El Tambor Pila (washing station), up the hill and on the left side. The parking lot is owned and operated by a local village family. You can park, return to the main road, and then follow the signs to walk downhill 300 meters on our hiking path to Earth Lodge. Please bring cash for parking, you will pay the family directly when you leave.

Parking Rates:

Cars: Q25 every 6 hours
Motos: Q10 every 6 hours
Bikes: Q5 every 6 hours

IMPORTANT NOTE for Uber & TukTuks: Make sure the driver brings you all the way to the “Tambor Pila” (washing station) located 0.75 miles down our dirt road, and doesn’t leave you at the center of El Hato at the “El Hato Pila”. The dirt road is perfectly suitable for ALL types of cars and vehicles. Once your driver drops you off at the Tambor Pila, the walking path to Earth Lodge is 300 meters downhill on a dirt and stone hiking path, which is well marked.

*Bag porterage services available for an extra fee, please contact us ahead of time to arrange

*Bag porterage services available, see below for more details

If you would like assistance carrying your bags to or from Earth Lodge, we do offer Bag Porterage Service. Our porters are men from the local village, and this porterage service offers them an opportunity to earn a little extra income to support their families. To request porterage service upon arrival, please contact us via email a minimum of 24 hours ahead of time with your arrival details. To request porterage service upon departure simply request this at reception prior to departure. Our email for arrival requests is earthlodge@gmail.com

For porterage service 8am-5pm, the cost of this service is Q50 per bag.

For after hours porterage service from 5pm-8am, the cost of this service is Q100 per bag because we have to ask the porters to come from their homes after hours.

Wear walking shoes

We are situated at the foot of a STEEP 300m hill which you have to walk down on a dirt and stone path to reach us (and walk back up eventually). We recommend you wear walking shoes. Nothing extreme is necessary, just something with a little grip. The path can get slippery, especially during rainy season.

Pack warm clothes

It can be very sunny and warm during the day, but because we’re located in the tropical mountains it can get quite chilly at night. Be sure to bring a warm jacket or sweater with you. Staying with us? Don’t worry, all of our rooms feature extra cozy Guatemalan made blankets and hot showers! The Temazcal is extra fantastic when the temperatures drop or during the rain!

Bring a flashlight

In order to maintain the peace and tranquility of the mountains and to reduce our carbon footprint, we have minimal outdoor lighting. Be sure to bring a flashlight if you’ve visiting for dinner or staying with us overnight.

Bring a raincoat or umbrella

Our mountains are so lush and beautiful because we receive bountiful rain. Even if you are visiting outside of the rainy season, we can get an afternoon rain shower so it’s best to plan ahead and bring rain gear.

Reception services available 8am – 8pm

Please plan your travel accordingly. Reception services include check-ins, check-outs, email, text, & phone response, as well as spa and excursion bookings. Check-in is from 2pm – 8pm, and Check-out is at 11am.

Restaurant open 8am – 8pm

Please plan your travel and mealtimes accordingly. Cafe & Bar are open 7:30am – 9:30pm for beverages and bakery items. Our restaurant is open to the public, no RSVP necessary. Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and Conscientious Carnivore options available.

What Forms Of Payment Do We Accept?

We can accept Cash (Guatemalan Quetzal or USD), Guatemalan Bank Transfer, or most major credit cards (5% processing fee).

Are dogs allowed at Earth Lodge?

Pets are welcome but males MUST be fixed. If your pet is not well behaved or does not get along well with other dogs, you must have your pet on a leash as we have 3 rescue dogs who live on our property. Please help us maintain the peace and tranquility of Earth Lodge by ensuring your pet does not bark or bother other guests. Earth Lodge reserves the right to refuse entrance to pets or ask you to remove your pet from the property at any time.

Is it safe to eat raw fruits & veggies at Earth Lodge?

We use filtered drinking water, UV filtration, AND food safe soap to thoroughly disinfect ALL fruits and veggies even if they are going to be cooked. Earth Lodge is dedicated to providing our guests with clean drinking water and healthy foods, and is one of the safest places in Guatemala to eat raw foods.

Is Earth Lodge kid friendly?

We welcome families but ask that the peace and tranquility of the lodge are maintained and that children are attended to at all times. There is a beautiful nature path that families can walk together as well as a large green space for all our guests to enjoy, but we do not have playground equipment or other forms of entertainment for your children.

Is Earth Lodge handicap accessible?

Unfortunately, due to our remote mountain location Earth Lodge is not wheelchair accessible or conducive to those with injuries that inhibit walking.

Do you have WIFI?

We have high speed STARLINK wifi at The Lodge and on the patio outside the lodge. Wifi not available in cabins.

Earth Lodge is excited to invite bilingual volunteers who are eager to join us for at least 6 weeks! We appreciate volunteers with some customer service experience—whether it’s in hotels, bars, or restaurants—and availability of up to 30 hours a week to help out.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who loves nature, enjoys meeting people from diverse backgrounds, feels confident in providing table service, and thrives in a team setting. We do require fluency in both Spanish and English, though!

Here’s what we offer our amazing volunteers:

• Free shared accommodation at Earth Lodge (maximum 3 people per cabin)
• Three delicious meals a day with discounts on drinks
• Internet access
• Use of a fully equipped yoga + workout studio

*For certified yoga instructors, there are even more perks available, including payment or private accommodation, which we can discuss individually.

If you’re interested in this wonderful opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at earthlodge@gmail to inquire!

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