Reconnect with nature at this unique eco-lodge in a quiet village in Lake Atitlan. The Montaña room is located at Casa Awänímä, a peaceful property and eco-lodge designed to inspire peace and a deeper connection to nature. This room is created with natural materials like light-clay-straw walls and Guatemalan-harvested teak floors. The earthen walls maintain a fresh indoor temperature, and the natural plaster gives it a cozy, earthy feel. This room a quiet space tucked away near the mountainside, with 3 single beds and dedicated shelves and hangers for each guest. 

There's a bathroom just outside with a dry compost toilet, sink, and outdoor shower. The room has been thoughtfully designed and lovingly decorated with handmade textiles and artisan goods, creating the perfect balance between a natural feel and comfortable luxury. 

Note that there is no kitchen access for this room, but guests are welcome to eat at our cafe to stay nourished. 

SHARED SPACES: 

We have a new cafe on-site for guests where we serve meals every day! We serve fresh vegetarian meals, using eggs from our chickens and healthy oils like coconut and olive oil, so guests can feel their best. 

When you book with us, breakfast is included!

You'll also have access to the outdoor yoga deck, river-fed plunge pool, and lounge areas around the property to read a book or sip some cacao. We also have an earthen sauna you can book for when you want to sweat it out!

Note: if you book for 4+ nights, you will receive a complimentary temazcal (sauna) with your reservation.

We can also help you to arrange a massage in our massage area for extra relaxation! 

THE LAND: 

If you dream of having a homestead or permaculture farm someday, this place will give you a lot of inspiration! This eco-lodge was lovingly constructed over the last 3.5 years from the ground up. The gardens were all designed according to permaculture principles, built “on-contour” meaning they follow the curves of the mountain to maximize water distribution and penetration into the soil. We used rocks from the land to build the terraces. Everything has been made by hand. 

Our gardens are fully organic, meaning they have never seen a chemical fertilizer or pesticide. We make our own compost here with the help of chickens and food scraps, which then goes into the garden bed to add nutrition. In the gardens you’ll find many perennial foods, like gandul (pigeon pea), malanga (taro root), maracuya (passion fruit), citrus, mora (mulberry), avocado, and fig. Guests love harvesting fresh herbs for teas and cooking. 

Our many herbs to choose from include lemongrass, tarragon, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage, chamomile, wormwood, comfrey, geranium, yarrow, horsetail, rue, lemon verbena, mint, lavender, plantain, epazote, and more. You’ll also find many flowers which we love to plant for beauty and also to attract pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. 

As land stewards, it is important to us to create as much biodiversity as possible, grow medicine in the form of herbs and fresh, healthy food that will nourish our bodies, and create habitats for insects and birds. We are blessed to have a lot of water in Tzununa, and it’s our responsibility and honor to maximize the water to create abundance and fertility on the land.

ABOUT TZUNUNÁ: 

Tzununá is a quiet town with not that much to do, and we like it that way. It creates an atmosphere of tranquility and small-town vibes. 

The property is a 5-minute walk from Love Probiotics (Friday night pizza!), Gaia Dance Temple (Sunday ecstatic dance), and Karuna, which offers kirtan on Sundays. Another 5 minute walk uphill, you'll find many trails in the mountain to enjoy the trees, rivers, and waterfalls. The lake is a 15 minute walk downhill or a 5-minute Tuk Tuk ride, and you can access all the other villages via walking, tuk tuk or boat. 

San Marcos is a popular town for travelers, and it's a close tuk-tuk ride away, where you'll find tons of restaurants, shops, and activities. Close enough if you want it, and far enough away for you to escape the buzz of a busy town. 

If you'd like to come with a large group of friends or family, check out our other listings, and book together! For more, check out our website at www . awanima . com 

SUBSTANCE FREE SPACE: Here we prioritize holistic health and well being, so we are proudly a substance-free property! We ask that guests refrain from using alcohol or drugs during their time here. 

WIFI: We have Starlink wifi available for guests to use. 

LAUNDRY: Laundry is available on-site for an additional fee. 

SAUNA: The sauna can be fired up upon request for an extra fee, which includes an herbal jarra for steaming and bathing.