Country: Guatemala

Parque Nacional Laguna del Tigre

South Shore Lake Atitlán Dry-Slope Birding for Belted Flycatcher

Work the dry, steep slopes above Lake Atitlán for Belted Flycatcher, Blue-and-white Mockingbird and other local specialties. The session keeps enough flexibility for lake crossings and the physical rhythm of the terrain.

Yaxha Ruins and Forest Birding (Morning)

Explore the forests and archaeological sites of Yaxha National Park, part of Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve. The combination of tropical forest, wetlands, and the shores of Yaxha Lagoon supports around 150 recorded bird species, along with monkeys, reptiles, and other wildlife. Birdwatching is combined with a visit to the ancient Maya site of Yaxha, where temples and plazas rise above the surrounding forest, offering a quiet setting to discover both the natural and cultural history of the region.

Tikal Temple IV Orange-breasted Falcon Watch

Afternoon vigil from Temple IV, the highest structure at Tikal. The exposed summit is a classic stakeout for Orange-breasted Falcon, with soaring raptors, swifts, and panoramic forest views.

Tikal Dawn Temple and Rainforest Birding

Dawn session at Tikal temples and surrounding rainforest. Temple IV, Plaza Mayor, and connecting trails as the forest wakes. Ocellated Turkey, Keel-billed Toucan, parrots, and mixed flocks. GTM-ACT-014.

Santa Ana Savanna and Marsh Birding

Open savanna and marsh birding near Santa Ana in Peten. Distinct habitat with grassland and wetland species including raptors, seedeaters, and marsh birds. GTM-ACT-018.

Las Guacamayas River Arrival and Feeders

River arrival at Las Guacamayas Biological Station in Laguna del Tigre National Park. Afternoon at station feeders where Scarlet Macaws, parrots, and tanagers are regular visitors. GTM-ACT-019.

Waka Peru Trail Rainforest Morning

From Las Guacamayas, the Waka Peru Trail leads into mature rainforest around an ancient Maya site in Laguna del Tigre. This early morning walk is a chance to look for forest specialists such as Ruddy Woodcreeper, Ivory-billed Woodcreeper, Tody Motmot, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Black-headed Trogon, White-whiskered Puffbird, Red-capped Manakin, Northern Bentbill, Scarlet Macaw, Yucatan Jay, Great Curassow, and Blue Bunting. The pace remains flexible, with time to listen and work the trail rather than rush between sightings; birds and Geoffroy’s Spider Monkey are possible encounters, never guarantees.

Feeder-Based Bird Photography Block near Antigua

Photography-focused session at established feeder stations near Antigua. Patient, light-aware approach with hummingbirds, tanagers, motmots, and woodpeckers at close range. Repeat visit opportunities for ideal conditions.