Experiences & tours
Things to do in Monterrico
From whale watching to sea turtle conservation: all of Hotel Maya Jade's experiences, between the Pacific Ocean and the Chiquimulilla Canal.
Hotel Maya Jade is not just a place to stay: it is a hub of experiences on Guatemala's Pacific coast. From our pier depart fishing trips, whale watching and mangrove canal tours; and on the property you can take surf lessons, surf skate or try the E-Foil. Many activities are also open to visitors who are not staying with us.
Whales, mangroves, canal and turtles.
Nature & conservation
Half day (approx. 4 hours of sailing)Whale, dolphin & marine wildlife watching
Sail the Pacific during humpback whale season
Half-day sail off Monterrico to spot humpback whales, dolphins and marine wildlife, with trolling fishing included.
45 minutesBoat tour on the Chiquimulilla Canal
Mangroves, the Dormido sandbar and a submerged village
Boat ride along the Chiquimulilla Canal through mangroves, out to the Dormido sandbar, with local wildlife and regional history.
Night rescue tour: approx. 2 hoursSea turtle rescue, nesting & release
Take part in the conservation of the parlama turtle
A conservation experience at the Maya Jade hatchery: night egg rescue, nesting and release of baby turtles to the sea.
Offshore sport fishing and artisanal fishing with the community.
Fishing
2 hoursArtisanal fishing with local fishermen
Learn the traditional techniques of the canal
A cultural, community-based experience: artisanal fishing on the Chiquimulilla Canal alongside local fishermen, using traditional techniques.
Half dayOffshore sport fishing
Sailfish, marlin and mahi-mahi in the Pacific
An offshore sport fishing expedition on the Guatemalan Pacific. Sailfish and marlin are released by law; mahi-mahi and other species you can take back to the hotel.
Kayak, E-Foil and water experiences on the canal and sea.
Water adventure
1 to 1.5 hoursKayaking through the mangroves
Paddle in silence through the mangrove tunnels
A kayak route through the mangroves of the Hawaii Multiple-Use Natural Reserve, leaving from the hotel pier. Eco-friendly and quiet.
Up to 2 hoursE-Foil Surfing
Fly above the water on an electric board
One of the most innovative water experiences on Guatemala's Pacific: an electric hydrofoil board that lets you 'fly' above the water.
Surf lessons and surf skate.
Surf
1 hour 30 minutesSurf lessons
Ride your first wave with expert instructors
Surf lessons for beginners with expert instructors: theory, practice on the beach and accompaniment in the sea. Suitable for all ages.
3 hoursSurf skate lessons
Train your surfing on asphalt at our track
Surf skate lessons at the Maya Jade track, designed to speed up the progress of beginner and intermediate surfers. Includes gear, track and instructor.
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