This private reserve climbs through a wooded ravine just west of town, with trails, hanging bridges, a butterfly enclosure, and viewpoints over Lake Atitlán. It is the easiest way to get a dose of forest without arranging a bigger hike around the lake.
Go early, when the air is cool and the animals are more active. Coatis and spider monkeys are often seen around the paths, and the upper viewpoints give a fine angle over Panajachel, the water, and the volcanoes beyond.