Guatemala Birding Tours
Discover the Best Guatemala Birding Tours for Nature Lovers
Guatemala birding tours take you deep into vibrant highland forests, lush volcano slopes, and ancient lowland jungles teeming with rare and endemic species. From the shimmering Resplendent Quetzal to the elusive Horned Guan, Guatemala offers birders unforgettable encounters with over 770 species across its diverse landscapes. With expert local guides and rich cultural experiences, it’s a bucket-list destination for serious birders and nature lovers alike.
Why Go Birding in Guatemala?
With over 770 bird species—including nearly 40 regional endemics—Guatemala is a dream destination for birders. From colorful toucans and cloud forest hummingbirds to the mythical Horned Guan and dazzling Resplendent Quetzal, each region offers a unique rhythm of wings and song.
Guatemala Birding Tours: Discover a Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Guatemala birding tours invite you into a world where misty volcanoes, emerald jungles, and ancient temples create the backdrop for spotting some of the planet’s most stunning and elusive birds.
Explore Top Birdwatching Spots
Birding the Highlands: Volcanoes, Forests & Endemics
Begin your journey in the highlands around Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlán, where oak-pine forests echo with the calls of endemic treasures. Seek out the Slender Sheartail, Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird, and the iconic Horned Guan, found only in this region’s lofty forests.
Don’t miss Tecpán and Todos Santos Cuchumatán, where the Pink-headed Warbler, Ocellated Quail, and Goldman’s Warbler dwell among moss-covered branches.
In Quetzaltenango and Fuentes Georginas, soak in hot springs after tracking down highland gems like the Wine-throated Hummingbird and the haunting Fulvous Owl.
Los Tarrales: A Birding Jewel on the Volcano’s Flank
The private reserve of Los Tarrales, stretching from humid lowlands to volcanic highlands, is a birding hotspot like no other. Explore a lush mosaic of habitats and target species like the Azure-rumped Tanager, Blue-tailed Hummingbird, Highland Guan, and dozens of colorful parrots and raptors. This is one of the most species-rich stops on any Guatemala birding tour.
Lowland Wonders: Tikal, Rainforests & Rivers
Step into the ancient heart of the Maya world with a Guatemala birding tour to Tikal National Park. Here, temple tops rise above jungle canopies alive with the chatter of Keel-billed Toucans, Orange-breasted Falcons, motmots, and Ocellated Turkeys.
For an even deeper dive, venture to the Las Guacamayas Biological Station inside the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Scarlet Macaws glide overhead while the forest hums with life—Agami Herons, Blue Buntings, Russet-naped Wood-Rails, Pale-billed Woodpeckers, and the elusive Ruddy Crake await your keen eye and lens.
Beyond the Hotspots: Quetzals, Wetlands & Wild Beauty
In Biotopo del Quetzal, watch for flashes of emerald as the Resplendent Quetzal dances through cloud forest mist. Meanwhile, Río Dulce offers mangroves and wetlands that host over 400 bird species—an ideal complement to highland or rainforest birding routes.
Guatemala Birding Tours
Customizing target birding packages, photography expeditions, or a combination of birdwatching and cultural holidays.
Guatemala Mountains & Rainforest
This incredible tour combines the best birdwatching locations across the country. Designed for serious birders, you’ll explore cloud forests, rainforests, and mountainous regions rich in endemic species. One of our most complete Guatemala birding tours for nature immersion.
Endemics of The Highlands
A scenic birding tour ideal for birders seeking peaceful trails and cultural immersion. You’ll explore the volcanic highlands surrounding Lake Atitlán, known for highland endemics and unforgettable views. A perfect addition to your Guatemala birding tour experience.
Highlands & Tikal
Immerse yourself in the lush lowlands of Petén while visiting the ancient Maya city of Tikal. This birding tour combines archaeological exploration with top-tier birdwatching. Spot colorful species like toucans, trogons, and motmots—all part of this essential Guatemala birding tour.
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Guatemala Birding Tours Type
Nature & Bird Photography
Our photographic expeditions are a way of experiencing nature and wildlife whose main objective is to capture species mainly in their natural habitat.
Wildlife and Nature Tours
Our photographic expeditions are a way of experiencing nature and wildlife whose main objective is to capture species mainly in their natural habitat.
Shore Excursions
Our photographic expeditions are a way of experiencing nature and wildlife whose main objective is to capture species mainly in their natural habitat.
Easy Birding
Our photographic expeditions are a way of experiencing nature and wildlife whose main objective is to capture species mainly in their natural habitat.