It's a touristic trail that is located inside the Mayan Reserve in Petén. There is a mayor precense of jaguars and other species according to scientific studies. There exist as well archeological traces of the Maya culture.

The organization is a community project which realizes sustainable managing of natural resources. They have 65 860 hectares of forest. It benefits 196 associates.

Description of the tours:

We offer you a lot of flora and fauna. Obviously it will be an adventurous tour. One possible tour is 3 days and 2 nights long. It's a combination of archeology and nature. It's a train in which you could see the majestic jaguar. You can visit the camping Yeloch, the archeological sites El Pilar, Witzna and la Honradez. The trek is full of flora, fauna, archeology and colours that appear to be a real rainbow in the jungle. The trek starts and ends in Melchor de Mencos. Melchor de Mencos was founded in 26 april 2016.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Cool pants (no jeans), long-sleeved shirts or blouses in light colors, raincoat, lightweight but strong shoes or boots, repellent against ticks, hat, binoculars, flashlight with extra batteries, water bottle, backpack small to wear during the walk, soft socks (at least to change every day), camera, knife, plastic bags to put your dry clothes in your backpack (in case of rain), personal medications.

Located in the Refugio de Vida Silvestre El Pucte.
It is possible to see the water birth of crystalline and streams, where it is possible to swim and dive taking into consideration the recommendations for the protection of the site.

We move overland to the southwest region of Petén, where a sailor will take you various kilometers to get into this protected area.
Transport, guides boats and entrance fees are included.

You do not have to go far away from Quetzaltenango to visit one of the sanctuaries of Guatemala's national bird.

This is a unique experience to admire the mysterious Quetzal living in its natural environment of a beautiful rainforest. The village is about 1 ½ hrs by private transport from Quetzaltenango. Binoculars are provided as well as breakfast.

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+10 USD per group for an English-speaking guide

This is by far the most relaxing experience around Quetzaltenango. You can go and enjoy the fantastic hot baths of Fuentes Georginas, next to Zunil.

With the Fuentes Express we go and return two times a day directly to the Fuentes Georginas Hotsprings surrounded by a beautiful primary rainforest. It's the fastest and cheapest way to go. Entrance fees are included in the price of the ticket.

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