BIRDWATCHING TOURS
Guatemala is home to a diverse range of birds species (over 700 bird species), thanks to its varied ecosystems, including tropical rainforest, highland forest, and coastal areas. Some notable bird species found in Guatemala include: Resplendent Quetzal, Horned Guan, Motmots, Toucans, Scarlet Macaw Ocellated Turkey, Pink-headed Warbler, Azure-rumped Tanager and another emblematic birds.
Guatemala´s diverse avian population makes it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, offering opportunities to spot both resident and migratory species in various natural habitats.
Quetzaltenango often called XELA features diverse forests within its surrounding ares. The western highlands of Guatemal, where Quetzalteango in located, are characterized by cloud forest and pine-oak forests. The forests also play a crucial role in water conservation and contribute to the overall environmental health of the area.
Pink-headed Warbler
Azure-rumped Tanager
Horned Guan
Highland Guan
White-bellied Chachalaca
Unspotted Saw-whet Owl
Whiskered Screech-Owl
Blue-throated Motmot
Maroon-chested Groun-Dove
Buff-breasted Flycatcher
Hooded Grosbeak
Blue and White Mockingbird
Wine-throated Hummingbird
Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Pine Siskin
Black-capped Siskin (RARE)
STARTING TIME: 6:00AM / 2:30PM
DURATION: (5 hours total)
SERVICE INCLUDED: Private transportation, specialized and licensed guide, entrance fees
WHAT TO BRING: 1 liter of water per person, personal medicine, hiking boots, binoculars
PRICE HALF DAY TOUR: USD$135 one person (2+ people USD$70 per person)
FULL DAY TOUR: USD$115 per person mínimum 2 people
Bar-winged Oriole
Gray-crowned Ground Sparrow
Cabanis´s Wren
Chestnut-capped Warbler
Rufous-capped Warbler
Black-headed Saltator
Golden-fronted Woodpeaker
Beryline Hummingbird
Rufous Sabrewing
Rivoli´s Hummingbird
Blue-tailed Hummingbird
Green-throated Mountain-gem
Violet Sabrewing
Rufous and White Wren
Collared Trogon
Orange-billed Nightingale Thrush
Ruddy Foliage-gleaner
STARTING TIME: 7:00AM
DURATION: (5 hours total)
SERVICE INCLUDED: Private transportation, specialized and licensed guide, entrance fees
WHAT TO BRING: 1 liter of water per person, personal medicine, hiking boots, binoculars
PRICE: USD$115 per person minimum 2 people
Belted Flycatcher
White-faced Ground-Sparrow
Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird
Yellow-bellied Elaenia
Rusty Sparrow
Altamira Oriole
Guatemalan Tyranulet
Mexican Whip-poor-will
Black-capped Swallow
Azure-crowned Hummingbird
Yellow-billed Cacique
Morelet´s Seedeater
Bushy-crested Jay
Rufous-browed Peppershrike
Chestnut-sided Shrike Vire
Slender Sheartail
Northern-emerald Toucanet
STARTING TIME: 6:00AM / 2:30PM
DURATION: (5 hours total)
SERVICE INCLUDED: Private transportation, specialized and licensed guide, entrance fees
WHAT TO BRING: 1 liter of water per person, personal medicine, hiking boots, binoculars
PRICE HALF DAY TOUR: USD$135 one person (2+ people USD$70 per person)
FULL DAY TOUR: USD$115 per person mínimum 2 people
Collared Aracari
Lesson´s Motmot
Turquise-browed Motmot
Tody Motmot
Crested Caracara
Crested Guan
Yellow-naped Amazon
Orange-fronted Amazon
Pacific Parakeet
Orange-chinned Parakeet
Cinnamon Humminbird
Green-breasted Mango
Long-tailed Manakin
Rufous-breasted Spinetail
Blue-throated Goldential
Spot-breasted Oriole
Black Hawk-Eagle
STARTING TIME: 5:00AM
DURATION: (5 hours total)
SERVICE INCLUDED: Private transportation, specialized and licensed guide, entrance fees
WHAT TO BRING: 1 liter of water per person, personal medicine, hiking boots, binoculars
PRICE: USD$250 one person
FULL DAY TOUR: USD$115 per person mínimum 2 people
Emblematic birds in Quetzaltenango:
- Pink-headed Warbler
- Azure-rumped Tanager
- Horned Guan
- Highland Guan
- White-bellied Chachalaca
- Unspotted Saw-whet Owl
- Whiskered Screech-Owl
- Blue-throated Motmot
- Maroon-chested Groun-Dove
- Buff-breasted Flycatcher
- Hooded Grosbeak
- Blue and White Mockingbird
- Wine-throated Hummingbird
- Garnet-throated Hummingbird
- Pine Siskin
- Black-capped Siskin (RARE)