Guatemala is not just a lost Mayan city! Those who decide to visit these places can rely primarily on wildlife. In this area you can find ocean beaches, volcanic slopes, picturesque lakes, stormy rivers or dizzying tropical thickets. Lovers of wild fauna and flora will definitely not be bored here.
On the charming shore of the lake
With a clear conscience, we can say that the area of southwestern Guatemala hides one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Atitlan, as it stands, is a captivating natural reservoir located inside a former crater and protected by three volcanoes stretching just above its shores. In the morning, in the sparkling rays of the midday sun, and even after dark, the waters of this Guatemalan lake charm with their unusual appearance every time.
The magic of the rainforest
Guatemala's attractions are not just about water adventures - one of the most unusual experiences can be found in the rainy rainforest. What may appear to be a small shrub in the picture reaches the size of a large tree here.
The ubiquitous mosses and lichens, as well as tangles of vines hanging from the sky, create a long-lasting landscape and a true paradise for wildlife lovers.
There are up to 90 species of trees per hectare of the local wilderness, and you can easily find habitats for butterflies, colorful parrots, or various swarms of monkeys. If you want to get into the climate of the rainforest, it is best to go to the province of El Peten, located in the northern part of the country.
Turtle Beaches
Off the coast of the Pacific Ocean, in the Santa Rosa department, is Monterico Beach, famous for its volcanic beaches, the surrounding area of which is the oceanic coast and coastal swampy mangrove forests. Here you can find many species of birds and interesting representatives of aquatic fauna, including, first of all, a large number of sea turtles, which this place has chosen as its nesting place. Therefore, every year, immediately after the mating season, countless females appear on the beach, immersed in the darkness of night, each of which is ready to hide about 200 eggs in the local sands.
Those who come here in June, with the assistance of a local guide, can look for new turtle nests to see this area of wild life. Als je meer wilt weten over verantwoord gokken en hoe je grip houdt op je speelgedrag, kun je in dit artikel rustig de uitleg en praktische tips doornemen en verantwoord gokken lees meer . Zo krijg je inzicht in hoe je grenzen stelt, waarschuwingstekens herkent en wat je kunt doen als gokken niet langer alleen maar een spel is.