OUR CAMPUS

A place of

exuberant

nature

Discover the charm of the majestic Mayan Biosphere, a place where natural beauty meets wonder, for an unforgettable experience.

Ours campus is a wildlife sanctuary. On an area of ​​more than 390 hectares, surrounded by the majestic Mayan Biosphere Reserve, in San Andrés, Petén, Guatemala. 45 minutes from Mundo Maya Airport.

The campus is an effort for conservation, biodiversity, and appreciation of nature. We invite you to breathe, experience, and enjoy the benefits of the jungle in all its splendor.

Social Impact

Our reserve is home to several social enterprises that seek to create an economic social impact. These enterprises are also a way to interact with local people and learn from their skills and knowledge. It will be an experience you will truly appreciate.

The proceeds go to the social programs of the Hearts in Action International Foundation, which is headquartered at our facilities.

Entrepreneurship

Itza Wood

Itza Wood invites you to learn about its processes, raw materials, and its line of exclusive designs, developed by incredible local artisans. A guided tour of the facilities will give you the opportunity to interact with the artisans and practice making a product with your own hands. Unleash your imagination and experience the Itza Wood experience.Through programs like FestiValores, we partner with educational institutions to build strong moral foundations and biblical values in students. This proven curriculum transforms not just individuals, but entire school communities.

Itza Studio

Itza Studio is a high-end home furniture design studio headquartered in our facilities. Discover the story behind each design, the production process, and the innovation led by local artisans through a guided tour, with a vision that will surprise you. A portion of the profits go to the Hearts in Action Foundation.

Jungle Farm

Learn about the daily routine at our farm and its efforts to produce high-quality food while respecting the region’s ecosystem. Tour the apiary and all the benefits that bees have to offer. Plus:
– Permaculture
– Vermiculture
– Pile Farming
Proceeds go to the Hearts in Action Foundation. go to the Hearts in Action Foundation.

Fibras de la Selva

Learn about the fascinating work done by a team of extraordinary women from different communities. These are ornamental and household items made from natural fibers, consciously harvested from the rainforest. Each piece is unique, as is each woman who makes them. It will be a pleasure for them to share with you firsthand their processes and experiences as artisans. go to the Hearts in Action Foundation.

Trail Tours

The reserve offers various trails carefully distributed throughout the dense jungle for an unforgettable experience:
Night Tour | Experience the jungle’s nocturnal life, starry nights, a campfire, and music at Rancho Guarumo.
Botanical Garden Tour | Learn about endemic medicinal and ornamental plants in our fascinating garden, carefully maintained down to the smallest detail. You’ll love it!
Bird Tour | Walk along trails with endemic and migratory bird watching.
Bee Tour | Our apiary is a gem in the heart of the jungle. You’ll be amazed!
Tuk-Tuk Tour | Let us surprise you with a tuk-tuk ride along the shores of Lake Petén Itza in our fun tuk-tuks.

Lodging Casa Corazón

Casa Corazón is a unique space to relax and appreciate nature. The perfect place to disconnect while your senses absorb the energy of the jungle. Clean and comfortable private and shared rooms blend in perfectly with the surroundings.

Food | We have a Jungle Café, where our kitchen is available for you, offering three-course meals, with national and international menus.

Internet | Our facilities have a wide Wi-Fi network that allows you to stay connected for as long as you want.

Nearby places to visit

  • TIKAL NATIONAL PARK | 65 km away, equivalent to a 1:15 hour drive. 20 minutes on regular dirt roads.
  • FLORES ISLAND | 30 km away, approximately 45 minutes away. 20 minutes on regular dirt roads.
  • EL MIRADOR | Archaeological site. We can coordinate a 5-day land tour or a 1-day helicopter tour.
  • SOTZ | A natural spectacle with enormous caves with millions of bats that emerge in the evenings and at dawn. Approx. 3 hours on dirt roads. Medium-high difficulty.
  • LAS GUACAMAYAS BIOLOGICAL STATION | 76 km, approximately 2 hours away. 20 minutes by dirt road and 30 minutes by boat.
  • YAXHÁ | Archaeological site 79 km away, 1 hour and 45 minutes away. 20 minutes by regular dirt road.
  • UAXACTUN | Archaeological site 93.9 km away, approximately 2 hours and 1 hour and 15 minutes away. 20 minutes by regular dirt road.
  • EL CEIBAL | Archaeological site 90 km away, approximately 2 hours away by asphalt road. 20 minutes by dirt road.
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