BIRD WATCHING

Guatemala has some of the finest and most varied avian life of any county. You can view tropical, cloud forest, coastal, and mountain species with the turn of your head.  Guatemala is an ecological corridor, where many species from North and South America have their meeting point with the local species.  Nevertheless, what most ornithologists come here to experience are the world’s two most beautiful birds, the resplendent quetzal and the festive scarlet macaw.

Both the Quetzal and the scarlet macaw were sacred birds in the eyes of the Maya.  With your visit you will be helping both of these exceptional genus survive, as well as benefiting the local communities who are learning to profit from their protection.

We organize trips beginning with the birds of the Western Highlands, passing through Coastal Forest, Dry and Thorny Forests, Cloud Forests and finishing with Humid and Very Humid Forests, all together offering the opportunity to spot more than 660 species.  Guatemala has the highest variety of birds in the smallest area, all with relatively easy access.