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Discover the stunning birdwatching opportunities in Lake Atitlán on this guided tour, focusing on the Resplendent Quetzal in the Rey Tepepul Municipal Nature Reserve. Start your early morning with a traditional local truck ride into the lush cloud forest, where expert guides help you identify a variety of bird species and unique flora. This immersive experience is designed for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and wildlife photographers seeking to observe birds in their natural habitat. Join a small group for an authentic adventure in one of Guatemala's best birding locations.
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours, easy to moderate difficulty.
- Local pickup from hotels in Santiago Atitlán.
- Guided birdwatching with professional local guides.
- Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and serious birdwatchers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If your are not in Santiago Atitlan, we can arrange a boat coming from Panajachel or other villages with an extra charge.
This will be our meeting point if your are coming from another village around the lake.
Itinerary
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1Santiago Atitlan
Santiago Atitlán is one of the most culturally rich and historically significant towns in Guatemala. Located on the southern shores of Lake Atitlán and surrounded by volcanoes, it is a predominantly Indigenous Tz’utujil community where traditions remain deeply rooted in daily life. Unlike more touristic towns around the lake, Santiago Atitlán has very few foreigners, allowing visitors to experience local life in a truly authentic way.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mirador Rey Tepepul Reserva Natural de Atitlan
During this experience, travelers will explore forest trails surrounded by lush vegetation, towering trees, and misty landscapes typical of the cloud forest. Early morning visits offer the best opportunity to observe quetzals, along with many other native and migratory bird species that thrive in this rich environment. The peaceful atmosphere and natural sounds of the forest create an ideal setting for wildlife observation and photography.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Santiago Atitlan
Will finish our activity witnessing one of the most hiding lookout point of the lake, surrounded by volcanos (Atitlán, San Pedro, Toliman).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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