Despite the weather being overcast, we still had a great time! Erick was our guide and was very safety oriented in showing everyone how to properly use the ATVs and ensuring we stayed together amidst other vehicles in traffic.
He has a great amount of knowledge about both the local area and coffee production, having been involved in it himself. His perspective was very interesting to hear and definitely provided us with an important understanding of the industry we had not previously had. He’s also great at helping everyone take photos with fun and creative poses! Guides can make or break an experience, and Erick definitely made it a memorable and enjoyable time.
I would recommend to anyone going to bring a small/medium backpack as you’ll have a chance to shop for chocolate, coffee, and souvenirs at the plantation! Erick brought a bag on the trip to help store other participants items, but it’s not a bad idea to bring a backpack yourself if you plan on getting a lot.
Overall, definitely would recommend the experience to anyone interested! Will definitely make it a point to explore their other options the next time I’m in Guatemala.
