Senderos del Alto Cooperative
Community Cooperative started in 2012
Locally Owned with 100% local staff
Lodging, Day Trips, Multi-Day Tours
Activities: Hiking, Community Lodge, Community Visit, Guesthouse
San Cristobal el Alto is only a short 20 minute drive from Antigua. The 'Senderos El Alto' coopertaive arose from the great need to bring sustainable development to the village and was founded by a group of visionary and proactive community members. Activities in the community include hikes, tortilla making workshops, ceramics, artisan visits, and more. The community also has a couple restaurants to choose from.
Lokal Travel Badges
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Community
The cooperative gives employment options to many community members who didn't have jobs previously. Through community tourism, San Cristobal el Alto has been able to also invest in a medical clinic and open a restaurant that caters to the Antigua community.
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Environment
San Cristobal el Alto has been able to conserve thousands of acres of mountainous terrain for hiking and recreation, much of which is used for tourism purposes.