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The “Green Businesses” listed in this category have completed—or are in the process of completing—a Green Deal Certification. A Green Deal certification for a hotel, restaurant, or travel agency lets customers know that the business has taken steps to improve service to clients while protecting the environment, conserving energy, and complying with health and sanitation standards. The following properties are committed to continuous improvement of sustainability policies, communicating sustainability efforts to guests and personnel, and increasing the businesses' positive social and cultural impacts on the community.

Amatique Bay Resort & Marina

Amatique Bay Resort & Marina is the most beautiful destination in the Guatemalan Atlantic coast. The best service, facilities and entertainment, make us the only five star resort in the area. Amatique offers 300 meters of private beach with hammocks, palms, and a bar and is surrounded by archaeological parks and a beautiful landscape of lakes and rivers.

Location: Puerto Barrios

Catamaran Island Hotel

The hotel has been described as ‘barefoot elegance’ – our cabanas are neat, tidy and perfectly located with breathtaking views right on the Rio Dulce (the sweet river) or in our beautifully manicured gardens close to the pool. Our paradise is nestled perfectly between the jungle and the water, giving you unique opportunities to spot all sorts of wildlife!

Location: Rio Dulce

Hacienda Tijax

Visit our beautiful Jungle Reserve, Mangrove walk (the bird sanctuary). See our rubber and teak plantation. Horseback ride through the plantation, enjoy world-class bird watching or just stay and relax at one of our comfortable cabanas, and lounge by the pool.

Location: Rio Dulce

Hotel Ecologico Salvador Gaviota

Welcome to a different Caribbean, where the cultural diversity and traditions are in harmony with the nature and beautiful landscape. This family run eco hotel offers personalized attention to make you feel comfortable and at home in Guatemala.

Location: Livingston

Buga Mama

Located right on the water in a beautiful, colonial-style wooden building, Buga Mama offers breathtaking views of the river, delicious and eclectic food, and the chance to contribute to a very worthy cause. All the workers at Buga Mama are students at a local, community-run eco-tourism school, and by eating at the restaurant you are directly contributing to the Ak’Tenamit organization.

Location: Livingston, Guatemala