If you have not yet decided where to spend Pesach, then seize the incredible opportunity to spend an unforgettable Passover holiday in the majestic landscape of Guatemala. Set against the Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Quest Passover program will take place at the magnificent Camino Real Tikal Resort, where guests will enjoy sumptuous gourmet meals, world-class excursions, and the experience of a lifetime.
Quest’s Avrumy Jordan, who has been running Pesach programs for close to 30 years, along with Joseph Castillo, a native Guatemalan who grew up in a quaint Jewish neighborhood in Guatemala City, have planned an extraordinary Pesach experience that will captivate their guests and allow them to create memories they will cherish forever.
Nestled between lush, tropical rainforests and ancient Mayan ruins, the Camino Real Tikal Resort Is a beautiful boutique hotel that features a beautiful pool, a private lake beach and majestic grounds where guests can expect to be greeted by an array of exotic wildlife, including some very playful monkeys. Spacious and luxurious rooms all feature a dazzling lake view as well as all the modern amenities that travelers have come to expect.
In addition to daily minyanim, an impressive roster of speakers will also be on hand to give inspiring shiurs and talks. During Chol Hamoed, guests will get to explore the Tikal National Park with local expert guides. A visit to a rainforest at the Ixpanpajul Nature Park offers a thrilling zip-lining experience for people of all ages, as will the guided nature walks through Arroyo Pucté’s scenic waterways and lush flora and fauna that is found there. A stop at the famous Cater Azul’s crystal clear waters, as well as some time frolicking on the shores of the Playa Tres Naciones beach, and a jaunt to Flores Island to explore its beautiful and colorful architecture round out the program’s itinerary.
Guests will have the chance to luxuriate in a traditional Temazcal steam bath, ensuring the perfect opportunity for rejuvenation, while local artisans will run workshops teaching guests Guatemala’s world-famous process for making its premium chocolate confections. There will be kayaking, a kids camp and plenty of music and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. The gourmet cuisine will be expertly prepared using only the finest ingredients and an incredible array of fruits and vegetables that can’t be found anywhere else in the world
The hotel is just a 45-minute drive from the airport and Quest Passover Program has made arrangements for a connecting flight out of JFK just for this program.
Space is filling up fast with double occupancy rooms starting at $7,500. To learn more about this unique Pesach adventure, visit or book your stay now at passoverguatemala.com.
