Nature Reconnection – Paddle Board or Kayak the Mangroves of El Paredón

Choose Your Route: 🦀 Nazareno Tour A gentle introduction to El Paredón’s mangroves. Paddle approximately 2–3 km through the mangrove ecosystem and enter one or two quineles — natural channels surrounded by mangroves — depending on the tide. This is the most accessible of the three routes and is suitable for first-time paddlers and experienced adventurers alike. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 2–3 km Difficulty: All skill levels Price: Q350 per person 🦅 Pelican Island Tour Sunset, open water and pelicans overhead. Set out in the late afternoon and paddle toward Boca Barra, where the river meets the Pacific. As the sun begins to set, watch pelicans fly overhead and dive into the water to fish while you make your way through this beautiful coastal landscape. With a longer distance and more time on the water, this route is ideal for paddlers looking for a little more adventure. Duration: 3 hours Distance: 3–4 km Difficulty: Intermediate Price: Q450 per person 🐢 Black Turtle Tour The full mangrove adventure. Our longest and most physically demanding route takes you approximately 12 km through the waterways surrounding El Paredón. Along the way, look out for turtles and local birdlife, explore the landscape from the water and navigate through a quinel. The experience lasts approximately four hours depending on the group’s pace, making it best suited to guests who are comfortable with a longer paddle. Duration: Approximately 4 hours Distance: Approximately 12 km Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced Price: Q600 per person Kayak or SUP? Stand-Up Paddleboard If you choose SUP, the experience includes something special: instruction in proper standing-paddle technique from a professional athlete who competes for Guatemala in the sport. You’ll learn how to stand, balance, position your body and use your paddle correctly before putting those skills into practice on the water. SUP engages more of your body and adds a fun physical challenge to the experience. Kayak Kayaking is the more comfortable and stable option. You can bring small essentials such as your sandals and water bottle, settle into your kayak and concentrate on exploring the landscape around you. It requires less full-body engagement than SUP, making it ideal if you want a more relaxed way to experience the mangroves. Which adventure is yours? Nazareno → First time paddling or looking for something easy and beautiful. Pelican Island → You want wildlife, sunset and a little more adventure. Black Turtle → You’re ready to paddle farther and properly explore. Whichever route you choose, you’ll experience a side of El Paredón that most visitors never see, from the water, surrounded by mangroves, wildlife and the rhythms of Guatemala’s Pacific coast.