Birding, Nature & Photography Tours

The project Bird Watching Guatemala is an encounter with the wonderful world of birds of Guatemala, involving rural communities, national parks, private reserves and Martsam Tour and Travel as the operator in the circuits and destinations that are blended to take you to the fascinating world of Birds of Guatemala.

Taking into consideration the privileged natural and cultural environment that Guatemala has (19 ecosystems, 300 microclimates, more than 37 volcanoes, rivers, lakes and beaches) that are united in our ethnic diversity forming a destination of mystical magic and adventure.
Biological diversity has enabled Guatemala to stand among the 25 countries with the most variety of natural resources in the world.

Millions of species living in its varied ecosystems, more than 700 species of birds, mammals like the jaguar, tapir and a variety of reptiles and insects.

Regional Endemism areas:

Guatemala as one as the best Central American birdwatching destination has a high diversity of birds with a high degree of regional endemism located in four main zones. The union of these four areas in such a small region creates a very attractive offer for birdwatchers adding the archaeological and cultural attractions that highly complement to birdwatching.

• The Highlands Of Northern Central America

  
  include parts of Oaxaca and Chiapas (Mexico), Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua.  Some species that are endemic on these regions are the Horned Guan (Oreophasis derbianus), the Pink-headed Warbler (Ergaticus versicolor) and the Cabanis´ Tanager (Tangara l. Larvata).

• The Tropical Savannas Of The Northern Pacific Slope Of Central America

  
  Cover parts of Chiapas (Mexico), Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua along the Pacific coast.  Among the endemic species we can mention the Yellow-naped Parrot (Amazona auropalliata), the American green Parakeet (Aratinga strenua), and the White-throated Magpie-jay (calocitta formmosa).

• The Tropical Rainforest On The Caribbean Slope Of Central America

  
  Lies mainly on Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica but it also include the northwestern part of Guatemala (Izabal), extending to Panama along the Caribbean coast.
  
  In Guatemala this region represents a high diversity (more than 500 species) and specialties such as the Wedged-tailed Sabrewing (Campylopterus curvipennis) Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum), and Gray-headed Piprites (Pipritis griseiceps) among others

• The Lowlands Of The Yucatan Peninsula

  
  Includes the states of Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo in Mexico, and northern parts of the department of Peten (Guatemala) and northern Belize.
  
  Containing species such as Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata), the Gray-throated Chat (Granatellus sallael) and the Rose-throated Tanager (Piranga roseogularis).

In our page you will find different examples of itineraries that can be modified to fulfill your expectations on the basis of time and species to be observed.