Highlands and lowlands of Guatemala, a Mayan World Trip
Guatemala is considered a megadiverse country, characteristic that shares with 29 states due to a series of geological, environmental and geographic own factors. As to flora, it is referred to, the country counts with 7.754 species. This constitutes 46 % of all existing plants in Central America and the 40 % of the total of endemic species of Mesoamerica.
The biogeográfic interoceanic position, the existence of 10 physiographic regions, the different reliefs, an ample altitudinal status that goes from the 0 to 4.211 meters above sea level, and characteristics like temperature, humidity, and precipitation, give as a result of a great variety of regions. 10 physiographic regions, 7 biomes, 14 ecoregions, 66 ecosystems and 14 zones of life according to the Holdridge system. Results indicate that there are in Guatemala 192 species of native mammals, 743 species of birds, and Guatemala has the most significant diversity of Amphibians Plethodontidae (salamander without lungs) in the world (41 species, 19 endemics.)
This tour is a mixture of the best birdwatching destinations in Guatemala including the best locations to appreciate endemic bird species.
Key Species
| Amethyst Throated Hummingbird |
| Azured-rumped Tanager |
| Bar-winged Oriole |
| Bat Falcon |
| Black Catbird |
| Black Hawk-Eagle |
| Black-and-White Owl |
| Black-and-White Warbler |
| Black-capped Siskin |
| Blue- throated Motmot |
| Blue-crowned Chlorophonia |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird |
| Bushy-crested Jay |
| Chesnut-sided Shrike-vireo |
| Chestnut-colored Woodpecker |
| Cinnamon Hummingbird |
| Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer |
| Common Raven Sparrow |
| Crescent-chested Warbler |
| Crested Eagle |
| Crested Guan |
| Elegant Euphonia |
| Emerald Toucanet |
| Emerald-chinned Hummingbird |
| Fulvous Owl |
| Garnet Throated Hummingbird |
| Golden-crowned Kinglet |
| Great Curassow |
| Green-Backed Sparrow |
| Green-throated Mountain-Gem |
| Horned Guan |
| Hutton’s Vireo |
| Keel-billed Toucan |
| Lesser Roadrunner |
| Long-tailed Manakin |
| Lovely Cotinga |
| Mealy Parrot |
| Mexican Whip-poor-will |
| Montezuma Oropendola |
| Mountain Trogon |
| Ocellated Quail |
| Ocellated Turkey |
| Olive Warbler |
| Olive-sided Towhee |
| Orange-breasted Falcon |
| Ornate Hawk-Eagle |
| Pacific Parakeet |
| Pink-headed Warbler |
| Prevost’s Ground-sparrow |
| Red-faced Warbler |
| Resplendent Quetzal |
| Rose-throated Tanager |
| Ruddy-capped nightingale-thrush |
| Rufous Sabrewing |
| Rufous-breasted Spinetail |
| Rufous-browed Peppershrike |
| Rufous-browed Wren |
| Rusty Sparrow |
| Savannah Sparrow |
| Scarlet Macaw |
| Slate-throated Redstart |
| Slaty-tailed Trogon |
| Slender Sheartail |
| Slender-sheartail Hummingbird |
| Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher |
| Tody Motmot |
| Townsend’s Warbler |
| Violet Sabrewing |
| White-bellied Chachalaca |
| White-bellied Wren |
| White-eared Ground Sparrow |
| White-fronted Parrot |
| Wilson’s Warbler |
| Wine-throated Hummingbird |
| Yellow-naped Parrot |
| Yucatan Jay |
Highlights
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One of the most complete birdwatching trips in Guatemala, where the most important bird species in the country are prioritized
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The possibility of enjoying the most incredible volcanic landscapes, including the majestic and mythical Atitlan Lake
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The opportunity not only to see incredible birds but also to enjoy the very rich Guatemalan culture, visiting iconic places such as Antigua, Atitlán and the Mayan world of Tikal
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Being able to enjoy the incredible biodiversity of Tikal and the wonderful Mayan culture in the heart of its ancient civilization
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The wonderful gastronomy and the beauty of the country
- Destination
From our gallery
Day 1. Arrival - Transfer to Antigua Guatemala
Day2. Agua Volcano Slopes / Finca El Pilar
Day3. Rincon Suizo – Tecpan Area – Huehuetenango
Day 4. Todos Santos Cuchumatanes / Quetzaltenango
Day 5. Fuentes Georginas / Finca Tarrales
Day 6. Los Tarrales Nature Reserve full day
Day 7. Tarrales / Santiago Atitlan
Day 8. Santiago Atitlan - San Pedro Volcano / Santiago Atitlan
Day 9. Rey Tepepul / Flight to Flores
Day 10. Flores – Las Guacamayas Biological Station
Day 11. El Peru / las Guacamayas Biological Station
Day 12. Las Guacamayas Biological Station / Tikal National Park
Day 13. Tikal National Park
Day 14. Tikal – Guatemala City
Day 15. Back Home
