Porta Hotel Antigua

To reduce its impact, Porta Hotel Antigua developed a solar photovoltaic park to supply renewable energy, and offers EV charging stations for its guests. A partnership with Defensores de la Naturaleza supports the protection of the Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve, home to 60 percent of the country’s cloud forest. Guests of the hotel are invited to contribute donations that support the forest’s rangers and wildfire brigades in their efforts to conserve the forest and prevent wildfires.

Porta Hotel Antigua is dedicated to supporting the cultural heritage and economy of its surrounding community. The hotel sponsors art fairs several times a year, and sells the work of some 30 local artists and artisans in its gift shop. It also partners with FUNGUAMEX, a nonprofit aiding the educational and cultural enrichment of young Guatemalans.

A la Carta Tours, based out of the hotel, works with certified local guides who provide not just expertise but knowledge of the natural world. The organization also makes a special effort to partner with small-business owners and entrepreneurs.