Descripción
Description: Quetzaltenango, or Xela, is surrounded by diverse habitats ranging from cloud forests to pine-oak woodlands and volcanic slopes. This multi-day birding package takes you to some of the region’s top birdwatching locations, where highland endemics and migratory birds thrive. Guided by expert birders, you’ll navigate scenic trails and discover the incredible avian diversity of Guatemala’s western highlands.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival & Introductory Birding
- Arrival in Quetzaltenango and check-in at hotel
- Afternoon birding in urban green spaces and nearby nature trails
- Target species include the Bushy-crested Jay and Black-capped Swallow
- Welcome dinner and tour briefing
Day 2: Fuentes Georginas Cloud Forest
- Early morning birding at Fuentes Georginas, a well-known cloud forest reserve
- Target species: Pink-headed Warbler, Wine-throated Hummingbird, and Black-throated Jay
- Midday break and lunch near the hot springs
- Afternoon exploration of trails for Highland Guan and Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush
- Return to Quetzaltenango for overnight stay
Day 3: Volcán Santa María & Surrounding Highlands
- Morning birding along the slopes of Volcán Santa María
- Searching for species such as the Belted Flycatcher and Blue-throated Motmot
- Lunch and rest before an afternoon birding session in a nearby pine-oak forest
- Overnight stay in Quetzaltenango
Day 4: Final Birding & Departure
- Sunrise birding session in a highland reserve
- Last chance to observe Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo and Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl
- Breakfast and farewell meeting
- Transfer to Guatemala City or next destination
Highlight Species:
- Pink-headed Warbler (Cardellina versicolor)
- Wine-throated Hummingbird (Atthis ellioti)
- Belted Flycatcher (Xenotriccus callizonus)
- Black-throated Jay (Cyanolyca pumilo)
- Highland Guan (Penelopina nigra)
- Blue-throated Motmot (Aspatha gularis)
- Ruddy-capped Nightingale-Thrush (Catharus frantzii)
- Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium cobanense)
- Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius melitophrys)
- Black-capped Swallow (Atticora pileata)
Includes:
- Expert birdwatching guide
- Private transportation within Quetzaltenango and 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 hiking shoes for mountain trails
- Binoculars and camera for bird photography
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, and hat
- Notebook for bird checklists and observations
Join us for a highland birding adventure in Quetzaltenango, where stunning landscapes and rare species make for an unforgettable experience!
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