Swell sits nestled in a small fishing village, with the reputation of offering access to the best surf in the country, drawing surfers from all over the world. The beach itself is massive, and at times, devoid of anyone else in sight. The charming physical landscapes that surround El-Paredon’s offers guests’ rare opportunities to take part in tours of impressive mangrove forests, salt farms, and turtle feeding grounds. To that end, Swell works with a local development NGO, la Choza Chula, to offer access to such tours, all lead by local guides.
The combination of endless authentic black sand beach, untouched tropical landscapes, and traditional palm thatched architecture, makes El-Paredon possibly one of Guatemala’s most interesting, and least well known, travel destinations.
Swell is the result of a collaborative work between Elan Ibghy, McGill Graduate of architecture from Montreal, and Marie Bonnefond, interior designer, originally from the south of France. This couple’s vision brought them to the beach of Guatemala three years ago, and through 15 years of construction, have opened the doors of their dream project in September 2018.
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Swell offers a rustic, yet elegant and cozy Boho-Chic atmosphere for travellers to gather, kick back and share in our small piece of paradise.
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29 Apr, 2019