Los Tarrales nature reserve is an important area for conservation in Guatemala is located 125 km from Guatemala City (2.5 hours) and 1 hour from Panajachel. Tarrales is a Natural Private Reserve situated in the southeast area of the Volcano of Atitlan, from 615 to 2.600 meters above sea level. This condition allows having a great variety of species and biomes in the same place.
It is home to the endemic and endangered Horned Guan (Oreophasis derbianus) and the Azure-rumped Tanager (Tangara cabanisi).
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- Availability: All Year Round
- Tour Duration: One Day
- You Will Visit: Los Tarrales Nature Reserve
INCLUDED
- Round trip Private transportation
- Entrance Fees to Los Tarrales Nature Reserve
- Bird watching specialist tour guide (English- Spanish speaking)
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips
Birdwatch with limited time.
Flexibility is the key!
Do not worry, take a note that Birdwatching Guatemala is a tailor made birding company that offers birding excursions, starting from the most significant travel destinations, so let us know where you are, and your requirements, we can customize a personal birding trip for you
Some species to observe in Los Tarrales Birding Tour are:
- Highland Guan
- Pacific Parakeet
- Yellow-naped Parrot
- Rufous Sabrewing
- Blue-tailed hummingbird
- Resplendent Quetzal
- Blue-throated Motmot
- Long-tailed Manakin
- Azure-rumped Tanager (cabani’s Tanager)
Packing Ideas – What to bring?
- Small backpack
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun cream
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat
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