Top Flores Nature and Wildlife

Guatemala is famous because of its Lakes, lagoons and water ponds. Atitlán, Laguna Lachua, Laguna Brava.... But Cratér Azul is the Top of the Top. So pristine, so clear that is unbelievable.

Tikal has 60% of the bird species in Guatemala, also shares endemic regional species with Belize and Yucatan Mexico we also find the archaeological center of the most important of the Mayan culture, Tikal is one of the best places for birding in Guatemala; More than 400 species of birds have been recorded within Tikal National Park, including 30 birds of prey and 60 migratory bird species.Our one-day birding trip in Tikal will take you through the hiking trails in the humid subtropical forest; rare species found nesting in Tikal include the Orange-breasted Falcon (Falco deiroleucus).

Nakum is Maya City deep in the Jungles of Peten with monumental architecture, Palaces and Temples on top of other limestone platforms. Most still home to a large number of animals since they are covered under vegetation. The first part of the trip is paved road but at Yaxha you change to a 4x4 Vehicles which are the only ones that could go through the forest trails that get very muddy during the rainy season - all great ingredients to make the journey a bit more exciting and adventureous. On our way back we visit Yaxha maya site that's on the the lake side. We climb structures like the Pyramid of Mayor Astronomic center and the Temple of the Red Hands where we wait for the sun to set behind the lake and mountains. At 6:30pm approximately we drive back to Flores which should be one hour and half.

Visit one of the largest and most important Mayan places in Central America. Your Tikal Go Tour Guide will take you to your hotel and, more or less after an hour trip, we’ll arrive at the Tikal National Park. You will discover how the Mayans lived as we’ll pass through the Palaces of the Mayan Aristocracy, we’ll teach you what their values were, their structure, their religion. After that, we’ll arrive at the Central Park where you’ll get to know the spectacular Pyramid symbol of Guatemala: The Grand Jaguar and you’ll be able to go up to the Temple of the Masks: The Temple 2. We’ll climb one of the highest pyramids in the world: Temple IV to see the city from the skies and after that we will enjoy the sunset from El Mundo Perdido to understand where the City started and the calculation accuracy of the ancient civilization.

This tour is the one for those who want to have a unique tour in the world, by joining ornithology with archeology. Here you have the option of one day but we recommend you to stay one more night in Tikal.

The region of Petén is a hot spot for birding in Guatemala. The archaeological sites of Tikal and Uaxactún are known for having a big amount of birds in the region. Join our certified tour guides and enjoy birding in the Maya Biosphere Reserved. Minimum to operate 2 travelers.