Ziplining in Ixpanpajul Natural Park from Flores

Seven zip lines strung through the treetops above 450 hectares of jungle.

Zipline through Ixpanpajul Natural Park, a 450-hectare jungle sanctuary 15 minutes from Flores, on a canopy tour with 7 zip lines and hanging bridges over 100 meters long. Hotel pickup and a certified guide in English or Spanish are included. The full experience runs 4 to 5 hours. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ixpanpajul Natural Park

• Pick up at hotel lobby
• Drive to Ixpanpajul Natural Park
• Enjoy canopy tour and trails
• Return to hotel by vehicle

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your hotel in Flores or Santa Elena. The drive to Ixpanpajul takes 15 minutes, and your certified guide travels with you the entire time. Once at the park, you move into the canopy tour: 7 zip lines that carry you through the treetops, each one engineered with safety protocols the operator emphasizes. The hanging bridges, some stretching over 100 meters, connect the lines and let you cross between platforms suspended in the canopy itself.

Beyond the zip lines, the park opens up trails through the jungle floor where you can spot birds and mammals in their habitat. Panoramic lookouts give you views across the 450-hectare sanctuary. The park also offers horseback riding and a restaurant on-site if you want to add either one, though these cost extra. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

The return trip follows the same short route back to Flores. Your guide stays with you until you're back at your hotel, and the whole outing (transport, guide, the canopy tour, and the hanging bridges) fits inside 4 to 5 hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel in Flores or Santa Elena.
• bottled water.
• access to all 7 zip lines and the hanging bridges.
• a certified tour guide in English or Spanish.
• and a guided visit to Ixpanpajul Natural Park's trails and lookouts.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Guat2do Travel Experiences

Is this one for you?The canopy tour and hanging bridges suit anyone comfortable with heights and movement through the treetops. The park's trails and lookouts work for all fitness levels, so you can mix thrills with easier walking if you want both. Spinal injuries and pregnancy are contraindications the operator lists, so check those before booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How many zip lines are on the canopy tour at Ixpanpajul?

The canopy tour features 7 zip lines that run through the treetops across the park's jungle canopy.

What are the hanging bridges like at Ixpanpajul Natural Park?

The hanging bridges stretch over 100 meters long and connect the platforms between zip lines, letting you cross through the canopy itself as part of the experience.

Is hotel pickup included in this ziplining activity from Flores?

Yes, pickup is included from your hotel in Flores or Santa Elena, and your guide brings you back to your hotel at the end of the day.

How far is Ixpanpajul Natural Park from Flores?

The park is 15 minutes from Flores Island by vehicle, so the drive is short and leaves more time for the activities at the park itself.

What should I bring or wear for the ziplining?

Wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking and moving between platforms. Bring a camera if you want photos, and the operator provides bottled water throughout the day.