Things to do & places to visit in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala

Santa Rosa Department #12 destination in Guatemala 2023. The average rating score is 4.12 based on 105 traveler reviews, of 8 attractions. Timezone: America/Guatemala, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 7:52.

Top things to do (6)

• Beach & Pool Clubs
• Zoos
• Bars & Clubs
• Waterfalls
• Water Parks
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 El Animal Desconocido Bar (1 review)
   - El mejor ambiente nocturno en Monterrico
   Thursday: 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM Bars & Clubs
   
   
   Altamente recomendado por el show de música en vivo, karaoke, baile y un buen bar con excelente atención. Mucho extranjero y lo mejor de todo es que está al aire libre en la playa. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii (27 reviews)
   - A not to be missed experience if you are in Monterico
   Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   An early mourning experience well worth missing some sleep for. Wading birds, flocks of pelicans, flying fish, local fisherman plying their craft. See more..
   
3. 4.5 ARCAS (5 reviews)
   - they are doing great work here
   Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   ARCAS is a Guatemalan NGO dedicated to wildlife rescue and conservation. The Parque Hawaii is the premier sea turtle and mangrove conservation and research project in the country. There, ARCAS also has community development and environmental education projects. Sea turtle nesting season is from July to December. During these months, visitors to the Parque can take 2-3 hour tours to learn about efforts to conserve the sea turtle and other wild animals, release hatchlings on the beach, and take boat trips through the nearby mangrove wetlands. Volunteers help conduct patrols searching for sea turtles and taking research data. ARCAS's wildlife rescue center near Flores is the largest and most complete wildlife rescue center in the Americas, receiving 40 species wild animals, the majority confiscated from wildlife traffickers operating in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Both in Hawaii and Peten, ARCAS welcomes volunteers and ecotourists to help in its efforts to conserve Guatemalan wildlife See more..
   
4. 4.0 Tortugario Monte Rico (65 reviews)
   - Baby turtles
   Spent 1-2 hours Zoos
   
   
   No reason to go unless it is hatching season. The animal displays are ehh. But omg baby turtles. Flip flapping! And your donation to release saves more! See more..
   
5. 4.0 Parque Acuatico H2Olas (4 reviews)
   - Mangrove lagoon at dawn
   Water Parks
   
   
   The Water Park is designed to ensure fun for adults and children, has Family Pool, Giant Slides, wave pool, sports courts, restaurants, Ranchos and large Camping Area See more..
   
6. 2.5 CECON Turtle Hatchery (3 reviews)
   - Not well maintained, call upfront to check if turtles will be released.
   Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   They did not have any turtles to release when we went (des 2022). Go to Fundaselva which is close by, and much better, and you can get super close. This place is also less well maintained. They have a "zoo" across the road, where they have open air pens with iguanas, crocodiles, and turtles. We only paid the entrance as the funds are going to charity, as the "zoo" was not all that great. Perhaps at other times this vcan be a better experience. See more..
   
7. Centro Recreativo Las Marías (0 review)
   Beach & Pool Clubs
   
   
   It offers a natural outdoor environment, where you can relax, camp, enjoy nature, taste the rich local cuisine and also get into nature by taking a tour to the famous Los Amates Waterfalls or the Niagara Chapín, upon reaching this destination. you will be surprised to discover them in the middle of nature, a river bathed by 6 imposing waterfalls. See more..
   
8. Cataratas Los Amates (0 review)
   Waterfalls
   This wonderful hidden place will make you feel the natural beauty of Guatemala, you will be able to contemplate 5 incredible waterfalls, which have an approximate height of 45 meters. The access to get there is only a 4x4 vehicle, the entrance is through Santa María Ixhuatán, it is recommended to use a 4x4 transfer with a local vehicle, the journey is 8km or 1.15 hours of the journey. See more..