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Average expected number of birds seen during the trip/300 to 350 species/Altitude Range/SL 0m - 3200m

Biotopo del Quetzal Lic. Mario Dary Rivera: It is divided in 3 different zones: Visitors Center, the interpretative natural trails (which are 2), and the Primitive Zone, which is located in a Clowd Forest, where the fauna and flora are still conserved. This zone is the ideal place to do reaserch of the area.
The Biotopo del Quetzal opened its doors in February 1978, specially determided for conservation and preservation of the Guatemalan national bird: "EL QUETZAL", which represents a symbol of freedom.

SALTO DE CHILASCÓ WATERFALL AND LA LAGUNETA CASCADE: Located in Sierra de las Minas, in Salamá, Department of Baja Verapaz. Both of them are beautiful natural waterfalls situated in the Clowd Forest - Habitat of El Quetzal.

HACIENDA RÍO ESCONDIDO: A private forest reserve, with a nice restaurant, comfortable cabins for lodging, and natural baths. The hacienda is located in Cobán, at the beginning of the Clowd Forest. It forms part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. It is the perfect and ideal place for birdwatching, trekking, to appreciate the nature, enjoy the peace, walk in the trails, or just rest in the cabins.

Regional Museum of Trapiche de San Jerónimo: Constructed in the XVI Century and was the first sugarmill in Central America. Here is where the "sweet history" of Guatemalan Sugar began.

Rabinal, Baja Verapaz: The base of the national folklore in Guatemala. You will enjoy the delicious local food, beautiful handicraft, original textilies. In November of 2005 Rabinal was proclaimed by the UNESCO a World Heritage. Market days: Thuersdays and Sundays.

Included meals: B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner

• Land transportation by minivan with A/A
• 01 English/Spanish specialized cultural guide during the trip
• Local guides
• Entrance fee to all described points according to the program
• 02 nights of lodging in HACIENDA RIO ESCONDIDO
• All the meals included
• Includes gratuities by luggage handling
• Includes taxes

Region 3: Biotopo Del Quetzal part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor in the Cloud Forest Salto de Chilascó Waterfall (Cloud Forest). Hacienda Rio Escondido (Pine - Oak Forest). Salamá & Rabinal, Baja Verapaz.

Brief Itinerary
Day 01 Guatemala - Salamá - Museum of Trapiche de San Jerónimo - Rabinal
Day 02 Full day visit to El Salto de Chilascó (Waterfall)
Day 02 Biotopo del Quetzal Lic. Mario Dary Rivera - Guatemala

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