El Paredón is a small village on the Pacific coast of Guatemala. Traditionally the main economy in the village was fishing, however since 2016 the tourism scene has taken off and it is now one of the most popular beach destinations in the country. Much has changed over the last ten years and there is now a wide range of restaurants, bars and activities to do during your time here. Check out some below to learn what to do in El Paredon.
What to do in El Paredon
Local Tours
El Paredón Tours offer authentic tours including cooking classes, mangrove tours, turtle tours and more, while ensuring locals directly benefit and some money is reinvested back into education. Contact them via +502 5387 2886
La Choza Chula
La Choza Chula is the local non-profit, responsible for building the library, secondary school, computer lab and permaculture garden in the village. Income from Villa Rosa covers Majo, the librarian's salary and keeps the library going.
The Village
The actual El Paredón village is just 10 minutes away yet many tourists never visit it. Walk down the main road and you’ll find a skatepark. Just beyond that is the village. There is a range of shops here, including hairdressers, clothes shops, vets, grocery stores and more. Walk all the way to the end and you’ll reach the river. We really recommend taking the boat down to the river mouth for an incredible sunset. Also, throughout the year local football tournaments happen on the cancha (next to the library), where half the village turns out to watch, so listen out to see if one is on. They’re great fun.
Stand Up Paddle & Kayaking
The mangroves are situated behind the house. Historically they have supported the community in so many ways; the fish it brings, the wood for houses, water and even protection from storms. As well as La Choza Chula mangrove tour, @SUPElParedón offers the chance to go stand up paddling down the mangroves, exploring the hidden channels and passageways. It’s best done at sunset and make sure to bring a camera as the lighting can be stunning (just don’t drop it in the water)
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