Getting to meet the Quetzal is a unique and unforgettable experience. It is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. In this article we will be sharing the places where you can see the Quetzal, a bird that
The Quetzal: Facts and characteristics
On September 5, the National Quetzal Day is celebrated, a few days after the celebration of the Independence of Guatemala. Through Decree 33 on November 18, 1871, the Quetzal was declared a national bird of Guatemala. However, the Quetzal has
Conservation strategies to save the Quetzal
The Quetzales are beautiful creatures from Mesoamerica and are considered a deity by the pre-Columbian culture. These amazing, colorful and brightful birds have become a symbol of the Central American jungles who’s iridescent plumage has captivated the entire world. The
Why is the Quetzal endangered?
The Quetzal was a sacred bird for the Mayan culture, and they associated it with deities, but above all they related him to freedom. Today it is an emblematic symbol of Guatemala, but it is endangered and threatened to disappear
Endangered animals in Guatemala
The fact that the region has great natural wealth usually also leads to situations in that ecosystem for the species that make up that biological wealth. Guatemala suffers from endangered animals leading to loss of species richness and the disappearance
Wildlife in Guatemala
Despite being a small country, Guatemala is one of the 19 countries with the greatest wildlife diversity in the world. Even the very name of the country means “place of many trees” in Náhuati (aboriginal language of the region). This