Estación Las Guacamayas Birding

Descripción

Description: Located in the Laguna del Tigre National Park, Estación Las Guacamayas is a remote research and conservation station offering an extraordinary birding experience. This multi-day tour takes you from Antigua Guatemala through the Petén region, where you will explore pristine lowland rainforests, rivers, and wetlands. With expert guides, you’ll have the chance to spot elusive and colorful species, while also learning about conservation efforts to protect the critically endangered Scarlet Macaw.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival & Birding in Antigua

• Arrival in Antigua Guatemala and check-in at hotel
• Afternoon birding in nearby reserves for highland species like the Pink-headed Warbler and Bushy-crested Jay
• Welcome dinner and trip briefing

Day 2: Flight to Flores & Birding in Yaxhá

• Early morning flight from Guatemala City to Flores
• Transfer to Yaxhá National Park for a full day of birdwatching and Mayan ruins exploration
• Target species include Black Catbird, Slaty-tailed Trogon, and Bat Falcon
• Sunset birding from a temple viewpoint
• Overnight in Flores

Day 3: Transfer to Estación Las Guacamayas & River Birding

• Morning transfer by road and boat to Estación Las Guacamayas
• Welcome orientation and introduction to the reserve
• Afternoon boat tour along the San Pedro River to spot Agami Heron, Sungrebe, and Boat-billed Heron
• Sunset birding and overnight at the research station

Day 4: Full Day Jungle Birding & Scarlet Macaw Monitoring

• Early morning birding walk through tropical rainforest trails
• Search for the Scarlet Macaw, Great Curassow, and White-whiskered Puffbird
• Mid-morning breakfast and rest
• Afternoon birding along forest edges and riverbanks for King Vulture and Laughing Falcon
• Night walk for owls and nocturnal wildlife
• Overnight at the station

Day 5: Birding & Return to Flores

• Sunrise birding at key observation points
• Boat tour along the river for last sightings of wetland and forest species
• Late morning transfer back to Flores
• Evening flight back to Guatemala City or overnight in Flores

Highlight Species:

• Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)
• Agami Heron (Agamia agami)
• Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica)
• Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)
• Great Curassow (Crax rubra)
• White-whiskered Puffbird (Malacoptila panamensis)
• King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
• Laughing Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
• Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena)
• Black Catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris)

Includes:

• Expert birdwatching guide
• Domestic flights (Guatemala City – Flores – Guatemala City)
• All accommodations and meals
• Private transport between destinations
• Entrance fees to national parks and reserves
• Use of spotting scopes and field guides

Recommendations:

• Lightweight, moisture-wicking clothing
• Sturdy hiking shoes for rainforest trails
• Binoculars and camera for bird photography
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat
• Notebook for bird checklists and observations

Join us for an unforgettable birding expedition into the heart of the Maya Biosphere Reserve, where lush rainforests and winding rivers provide sanctuary for Guatemala’s most stunning avian species!