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| Middle America Travel is one of Guatemala's premiere guides and travel companies. We have worked with some of the best-known professional archaeologists and naturalists, as well as film companies and countless tourists to bring a unique experience in this "Land of Eternal Spring." Whether your interests are in ancient Maya archaeology, the vibrant culture of the Highland Maya, or Guatemala's exquisite natural resources, Middle America Travel can bring Guatemala alive for you! Click on the links below to learn about some of the places you can explore.
Guatemala is blessed with a variety of climates and habitat types. From the steamy, lush tropical jungles of the Petén, to the cool, mysterious cloud forests, to the Highlands of “eternal spring,” the countryside provides a wide array of ecosystems, each with its own distinct complex of fauna and flora. In conjunction with other groups such as The Nature Conservancy and Defensores de la Naturaleza, Guatemala has undertaken efforts to preserve and restore important natural habitats. Bird-watchers and ecotourists will be delighted by the variety of wildlife that Guatemala can offer. |
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THE BIOTOPO de QUETZAL de Mario Dary Rivera preserves more than 2800 acres of tropical cloud forest, prime habitat for the Resplendent Quetzal. Although only a small portion is open to the public (to preserve the majority of the habitat for the wildlife), the Biotopo has two major trails where you might catch a glimpse of this spectacular, elusive bird. The Musgos (Mosses) Trail (about 3500 meters) leads through dense forest growth where orchids and bromeliads drip from every tree. You can see many other native species as well, including a wide variety of hummingbirds, toucans and spider monkeys. The 1800 meter Fern Trail follows the Rio Colorado to its source in the Chuacús Mountains, passing a small but beautiful waterfall. You might wish to stay at the comfortable Posada Montaña del Quetzal in a two-room cabin with fireplace, in a gorgeous wooded setting. |
| SIERRA de las MINAS includes over 50,000 acres owned by the government or private conservation groups, and another 90,000 acres now under logging restrictions. It now encompasses more than 60% of Guatemala's remaining cloud forest habitat and is home to almost 900 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. |  |
| THE RESERVE IS also an important water source, and conservationists are actively engaged in protecting the area from uncontrolled timber harvesting. There is an active environmental education program and the Reserve's managers work with local Maya settlements to teach soil conservation techniques. Middle America Travel can make the arrangements needed for you to visit the Sierra's exceptional habitats. |
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LAGO de IZABAL has long been a favorite vacation destination for Guatemalans. From here you can tour through the Rio Dulce Gorge, visit the hot springs near El Estor, maybe even stay in one of the Hotel Catamaran's stilt-perched cabins on the lake. If you like a Caribbean-style, laid-back beach atmosphere, a stop in Livingston will delight you. Or try your hand at white-water rafting and kayaking along Río Cahabón. Wildlife abounds in the nearby forests. |
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