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Description: Guatemala City offers easy access to fantastic birdwatching locations, including cloud forests, wetlands, and botanical gardens. This multi-day tour takes you to some of the best birding spots in and around the city, combining convenience with a rich birding experience. With an expert guide, you’ll explore national parks, volcanic forests, and protected areas where both resident and migratory birds thrive.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival & Introductory Birding
- Arrival in Guatemala City and check-in at hotel
- Afternoon birding in local parks and botanical gardens
- Target species include the Bushy-crested Jay and Rufous Sabrewing
- Welcome dinner and tour briefing
Day 2: Cloud Forest Birding at El Pilar & Pacaya Volcano
- Early morning departure to Finca El Pilar near Antigua
- Search for hummingbirds and warblers, including the Pink-headed Warbler
- Midday break and lunch at a scenic location
- Afternoon birding along the slopes of Pacaya Volcano for highland species
- Return to Guatemala City and overnight stay
Day 3: Birding in Amatitlán & Surrounding Wetlands
- Morning visit to Lake Amatitlán for waterbirds such as Least Grebe and Snail Kite
- Exploration of secondary forests for motmots and flycatchers
- Lunch break followed by an afternoon birding session in a private reserve
- Overnight stay in Guatemala City
Day 4: Final Birding & Departure
- Sunrise birding in a city-adjacent nature reserve
- Focus on any remaining target species such as the Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo
- Breakfast and farewell meeting
- Transfer to the airport for departures
Highlight Species:
- Pink-headed Warbler (Cardellina versicolor)
- Blue-throated Motmot (Aspatha gularis)
- Bushy-crested Jay (Cyanocorax melanocyaneus)
- Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius melitophrys)
- Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus)
- Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis)
- Rufous Sabrewing (Campylopterus rufus)
- Yellow-backed Oriole (Icterus chrysater)
- Black-capped Swallow (Atticora pileata)
Includes:
- Expert birdwatching guide
- Private transportation within Guatemala City and surrounding reserves
- All accommodations and meals
- Entrance fees to reserves and national parks
- Use of spotting scopes and field guides
Recommendations:
- Comfortable, neutral-colored clothing for birding
- Sturdy walking shoes for urban and forest trails
- Binoculars and camera for bird photography
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, and hat
- Notebook for bird checklists and observations
Join us for a unique urban and highland birding adventure in Guatemala City and its surrounding natural landscapes!
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