Tatasirire is a private waterfall park in aldea La Toma, municipality of Jalapa, but before you go, message it: the operator’s own website still shows a notice that the park is closed to the public for maintenance (pages last updated 10 July 2025), while a Guatemala.com article of 15 January 2026 says it opens daily 8:00-17:00 with entry at Q30 for adults and Q15 for children. The operator’s WhatsApp numbers are (502) 52024150 and 59184991 (checked 9 November 2026). By road it is 114 km from Guatemala City via Sanarate and Jalapa, all paved, per the operator.
In short: six waterfalls, canopy, rappel, giant swings and camping in a privately run natural reserve at 2,300 m. Fees on the operator’s site match Guatemala.com’s 2026 report: Q30 day entry, Q75 camping, canopy or rappel Q80 extra. Opening status is unclear in print, so confirm on WhatsApp before the two-hour drive.
Open, closed, and the hours on record
| Source | What it says | Date |
|---|---|---|
| alonatural.com (operator), home page | Park closed to the public for maintenance; day ticket covers 09:00-17:00 | Page last modified 10 July 2025 |
| alonatural.com (operator), promotions page | Same closure notice, above limited-time packages | Page last modified 10 July 2025 |
| Guatemala.com | Open Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Published 15 January 2026 |
| Ministry of Culture SIC directory | Monday to Sunday, 7:00-16:00 | Undated |
All read 9 November 2026. The January 2026 article is the most recent of the three, but it is secondary; the closure notice comes from the operator. The SIC listing’s contact number, 502 5202-4150, matches the operator’s first number.
Fees
From the operator’s home page (labelled a limited-time promotion) and Guatemala.com’s January 2026 article:
| Item | Operator site | Guatemala.com (Jan 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Day entry, adults | Q30 | Q30 |
| Day entry, children | Q15 under 10; free under 5 | Q15 under 9 |
| Camping, 2 days and 1 night | Q75 adults; Q50 under 10; free under 5 | Q75 adults; Q50 under 9 |
| Canopy | Q80/Q60 | Q80 per adult, with rappel |
| Rappel | Q80/Q60 | Q80 per adult, with canopy |
| Rancho for campers | Q50 | Not listed |
| Eco-apartment, 1-4 people | Q200 | Not listed |
| Pets | Enter free | Not listed |
The operator’s promotions page also advertises all-inclusive packages: one day with canopy (6 lines, 840 metres), rappel, 12 extreme swings and 2 garruchas at Q139 per adult and Q99 per child, against a normal Q210/Q145; the camping version is Q159 and Q109 (normal Q235/Q170). It says the package price is valid for bookings made 3 days ahead by deposit into one of the park’s bank accounts. Guatemala.com advises carrying cash for entry and activities.
Getting there by road
The operator’s route page, last modified in April 2021, describes its recommended ruta verde from Guatemala City’s Parque Central:
- Take the Ruta al Atlántico for 56 km to Sanarate, El Progreso.
- Turn right and drive 38 km to the departmental capital, Jalapa.
- One kilometre before Jalapa, turn right onto the paved road toward Mataquescuintla.
- Drive 20 km to the park, which sits between the aldeas La Toma and Miramundo, between kilometres 121 and 122.
That is 114 km in total and, per the operator, all paved; it puts the drive at about 2 hours in a sedan, timed from leaving the metropolitan area’s heavy traffic. It publishes the coordinates 14.595712, -90.096359. The SIC listing gives the location simply as the road from Jalapa toward Mataquescuintla, and Prensa Libre’s 2016 report places the park in aldea La Toma, Jalapa, Jalapa. That 2016 report described the approach differently from the operator: 84.5 km on asphalt plus 13 km of dirt road before aldea La Toma (Prensa Libre, 2 April 2016), against the operator’s all-paved 114 km (routes page, April 2021).
By bus: neither the operator, the SIC listing nor Guatemala.com describes a bus connection to the park.
The waterfalls and the reserve
The SIC listing, which credits Prensa Libre, describes about 22 and a half manzanas of forest crossed by trails laid out to follow the terrain:
- Six waterfalls, labelled A to F. Waterfall A comes from the río La Pilita, whose source is only 500 metres away; B to F are fed by the río Manzanal, which rises about 1,500 metres away. The last and largest, F, forms a pool deep enough for a swim.
- 21 viewpoints along the route, from which some of the area’s four springs can be seen.
- Seven camping areas, seven multipurpose rooms, fish-farming ponds and plant nurseries.
- Toilets and eco-showers, open-air showers designed not to harm the ecosystem.
The operator uses its own names: the Salto Altar on the río La Pilita, and five falls on the río El Manzanal called Pocomán, Xinka, Velo, Blusa and Cola, the last three together forming what it calls the Catarata La Novia. It recommends visiting between June and January to see the falls at their fullest.
The SIC lists cabins, canopy, giant swings, a viewpoint, rappel, parking and picnic areas among the services, and gives the administrator as private. The operator describes a reserve at 2,300 metres, temperate to cold and often cloudy, and names a lizard found there, Abronia meledona, known locally as the Dragoncillo or Lagarto Miramundo.
Food and supplies
The operator’s FAQ is direct: there is no restaurant. Bringing food in costs nothing, there are fire areas and grills, campers get firewood, and eco-apartment guests get a portable gas stove. If something is missing, the aldea Miramundo, about 2 km away, has basic supplies.
Nearby
- Jalapa, the municipality the park belongs to.
- Mataquescuintla, at the other end of the road the park sits on.
- Jalapa department.
Sources
- Parque Ecológico Tatasirire (operator), alonatural.com home page, last modified 10 July 2025; promotions page, last modified 10 July 2025; routes page, last modified 5 April 2021; FAQ, last modified 6 February 2022. All read 9 November 2026.
- Guatemala.com, Cascadas de Tatasirire, published 15 January 2026, read 9 November 2026. Travel site, secondary.
- Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, Sistema de Información Cultural (SIC), listing Parque Tatasirire, undated, read 9 November 2026.
- Prensa Libre, Cascadas de Tatasirire, remanso espiritual, 2 April 2016, read 9 November 2026. Press, secondary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Tatasirire park's hours, and is it open?
The published record conflicts. The operator’s website, alonatural.com, carries a notice that the park is closed to the public for maintenance on pages last updated 10 July 2025. Guatemala.com (15 January 2026) says it opens Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Ministry of Culture’s undated SIC directory lists 7:00 to 16:00 daily. Message the park on WhatsApp, (502) 52024150 or 59184991, before driving out (all checked 9 November 2026).
How much does Tatasirire cost?
The operator’s site lists a one-day entry at Q30 for adults and Q15 for children under 10, free under 5, with canopy and rappel as extras at Q80/Q60 each; camping (two days, one night) is Q75 for adults and Q50 for children under 10. Guatemala.com (January 2026) gives the same Q30, Q15, Q75 and Q50, with canopy and rappel Q80 per adult, and says to bring cash.
How do I get to Tatasirire from Guatemala City?
The operator’s route page recommends the Ruta al Atlántico for 56 km to Sanarate, then right for 38 km to Jalapa; one kilometre before Jalapa, turn right onto the paved road to Mataquescuintla and drive 20 km. It gives 114 km in total, all paved, about 2 hours by sedan once out of the metropolitan traffic, and places the park between aldeas La Toma and Miramundo, between kilometres 121 and 122.
How many waterfalls are there at Tatasirire?
Six. The SIC listing, citing Prensa Libre, identifies them as A to F: A is fed by the río La Pilita, B to F by the río Manzanal, and F, the last and largest, forms a pool deep enough for a swim. The operator recommends June to January to see them at their fullest.
Can I camp or stay overnight at Tatasirire?
Yes, per the operator: the camping package runs from 9:00 on the first day to 17:00 the next, with a campsite, a fire area and firewood; you bring your own tent. A shelter (rancho) costs Q50 extra, and an eco-apartment for 1 to 4 people costs Q200.
Is there food at Tatasirire?
The operator’s FAQ says there is no restaurant; bringing your own food costs nothing, and there are fire pits and grills. For anything missing, the aldea Miramundo, about 2 km away, has basic supplies.
