Both Finca El Paraíso and Boquerón are easy day trips from El Estor and well worth seeing.  Both can be reached in less than a half an hour by bus.

Welcome to el Paraíso

El Paraíso, a beautiful coffee farm set in the jungle, has a thermal hot-water waterfall that falls into a cool river.  It's a great spot to go for swimming, for a picnic, or to relax in the natural hot spring pools.  

Finca el Paraíso (Courtesy of Majatza)

There are also caves that can be explored at El Paraíso for the very experienced or on an arranged tour. 

Boquerón, about halfway between El Estor and El Paraíso, is also worth a stop.  With mountains on one side and flat land on the other, the Río Sauce is an amazing place for a swim.  You will be surrounded by a jungle atmosphere and if you are lucky, you will see a monkey or two. 

HOW TO GET HERE: From Guatemala to El Estor see bus schedules. By bus, El Paraíso is about half an hour from El Estor.   Take the bus heading to Rio Dulce, which runs every hour. You also can hire a boat at El Estor to get here. 

Boquerón can be reached using the same bus to Rio Dulce, or by renting a bicycle and riding the six miles. By Boat is a more beautiful ride, recommended. 

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