The Nature Reserve is committed to the sustainability of Lake Atitlán and its biodiversity with the certainty that humans are and reflect the richness of their environment.  This privately funded project is an economically viable alternative to the traditional uses of land and natural resources in the area.

Since the 1980s we have planted more than 200,000 trees in the valley of San Buenaventura with special emphasis on trees that provide food and shelter for wildlife (Ajachel edulis, Belotia mexicana, Diphysa robinoides and various Quercus).  We have fostered the installation of efficient wood burning stoves in neighboring communities, garbage recycling, and the use of solar energy and biodigestors.  We are part and support “Todos por el Lago” [All for the Lake] in their efforts to promote conservation, eliminate pollution and make sustainable the use of the Lake Basin’s resources.

At present the Reserve has the following facilities:

1. •Visitors Center with information on the natural and social history of the Lake Basin, it has a visitor reception area, a cafeteria and souvenir and bookshop, an area for seminars, workshops, exhibits and shows.  There is ample parking for both buses and private vehicles.
   

1. •Nature Trails with signs for self-guided walks.
   

1. •Enclosed Butterfly Preserve with approximately 5,000 cubic meters (170,000 cu. ft.) of flight space, a breeding laboratory for pupae and chrysalis with information on the butterflies life cycle, more than 2,000 plants and approximately 300 live specimens of nearly 10 species of native Guatemalan butterflies. 
   

1. •A a 23 meters (75 ft) high waterfall and three suspension bridges at the end of trails that go past an ancient coffee grove and a beautiful ravine.  The native trees and the flowering and seed plants of the Reserve are an island of vegetation that attracts great numbers of native and migrating birds. 
   

1. •Open enclosures for monkeys, the natural habitat of coatimundi, racoons and other wild life in the middle of the coffee grove's forest with an observation deck for bird watchers.
   

1. •A private beach with a magnificent view.
   

1. •Safe camping grounds with bonfire area andbathrooms with hot showers.
   

1. •Fine lodgings with private decks for familias or small groups.
   

1. •Cables X-Tremos (Ziptrek): A tour of eight ziplines ranging from 90 meters (295 ft.)  to 320 meters (1050 ft.) along waterfalls, canyons, the valley and the coffee grove forest.
   

• An auditorium (capacity 200)