La Ventana is a working project that is set on 50 Hectares with the majority of the land being old-growth rainforest that is preserved & protected. We host educational courses and also host Indigenous/Mayan ceremonies. This is a remote adventure, which is one of the main attractions. It’s a unique cultural jungle experience! Benji, Nancy & their 3 children have lived at La Ventana for 10 years now. The space The Bamboo A-frame Cabin is equipped with fresh linens, pillows, towels and solar-powered or battery lighting. The cabins are basic, yet comfortable, lockable, clean, and have bug nettings. Please note there is no AC or Fans. FACILITIES: A beautiful clean swimming hole within the Chacamax River. Cool, refreshing & private outdoor showers with spring water. Communal dining room. Communal workshop room. Clean spring drinking water. Outhouses. WIFI. We do have solar-powered Wifi for 2-3 hours that we turn on daily. Due to the location a connection can not be guaranteed and is only suitable for light data use. Off-grid experience! OUTHOUSE & SHOWERS: There are 2 showers that are private and operate with fresh mountain spring water. Available 24/7. We have 4 outhouses on site which are basic yet clean. THE PROJECT: La Ventana is nestled between 3 remote Mayan villages where many of the elders only speak Mayan! It is a unique experience to know how the Mayans live in the small villages and jungles. We have been living in La Ventana for over 10 years now where we have safely housed thousands of enthusiastic visitors & participants in the project. It is a rare and authentic cultural experience. Guest access Once you reserve, we will send you full instructions on how to get to La Ventana. It is 90 minutes from Palenque. This is all part of the ADVENTURE. You can bring your vehicle or take a taxi. We suggest you make a full effort to arrive by daylight by 4:00 p.m. Taxis are approximately $500 pesos. We will connect you with reliable local taxis. If you drive yourself by car, we will send you directions. It is a 2-wheel drive road from the main road to La Ventana, however, it can be bumpy in places and you will have to open and close a few cow gates as you approach La Ventana. All part of the wonderful cultural experience. Once you arrive at the La Ventana sign and pathway, you will walk approx 60 meters to the crystal-clean Chacamax river to cross it and you will be in LA VENTANA. The River is normally only ankle or calf deep, however, right after times of heavy rains, the river can rise quickly. If this happens, we will meet you, carry your bags to the other side and help you cross. If you arrive before check-in time, you are welcome to enjoy all the facilities until your room is ready. If the room is already cleaned you are welcome to check in early. Other things to note FOOD & MEALS: Please note that the kitchen is not available to guests & there are no restaurants in the nearby villages, so please come ready to indulge in Nancy’s delicious organic cooking. This is a unique culinary experience made with organic ingredients that are mostly grown on our project. Most meals are vegetarian. You can also request vegan meals. Drinking water is fresh and direct from our mountain spring. The hours of the meals can be coordinated with Nancy once you arrive to suit your schedule. Breakfast: 120 pesos (includes coffee & either Juice or Fruit) Lunch: 150 pesos (includes Juice, Horchata or Tascalate) Dinner: 150 pesos (includes Juice, Horchata or Tascalate) THINGS TO DO: Relax, read and enjoy nature around you. Explore the jungle on the various routes & pathways. Explore the flora, fauna and birdlife. There are Howler Monkeys that visit us quite occasionally along with Parrots & Toucans. Swim in the pristine river.. Swim in the freshwater mountain spring pools. Indulge in Nancy’s amazing culinary jungle delights! Take a guided tour of the project or just wander on your own. Reserve and participate in any of the paid extra activities. PAID ACTIVITIES: Guided walk of La Ventana with Benji: (1 hour) English or Spanish. $150 pesos per person, 2 people minimum. Temezcal: 2 people minimum, 6 Max $300 pesos each person (approx. 1 1/2 hours) Stunning and remote waterfalls: (taken by Truck) (3-4 hours trip return including a 45-minute walk each way) $250 pesos/person. Min 4 people. Cacao workshop and elaboration of chocolate. Spanish only. Pick your own Cacao, dry, process, grind, mix and make your own organic chocolate balls! $300 pesos each, (2 hours) Min 2 people. Guided walk to Panchan (close to the archaeological site) ($300 pesos each, min 4 people) (3 hours) one way.