Guatemalan Birding Resource Center
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Guatemalan Birding Resource Center
Quetzaltenango
Guatemala
Our mission at Guatemalan Birding Resource Center is to promote quality birding in Guatemala
About Us:
There are few places like Guatemala that pack such a rich diversity of birding habitats and species into such a small area. The Guatemalan Birding Resource Center was founded precisely to help birdwatchers take full advantage of the opportunities to explore this country's dizzying variety of birdlife and many unique species.
Our mission at GBRC is to promote quality birding in Guatemala, making it as affordable, accessible, rewarding and fun as possible for both resident and visiting birdwatchers, while at the same time advancing environmental education and conservation efforts through workshops and donations.
Facilities & Services:
The Guatemalan Birding Resource Center offers tours to the three principle birding regions within easy reach of Quetzaltenango:
- the Western Highlands (El Altiplano),
- the Pacific Coast Foothills (La Boca Costa),
- and the Pacific Coast Lowlands (La Costa).
Each tour leaves from Quetzaltenango and lasts from one to four days, depending on the season, choice of transportation, and the birder's interests.
If you bring a camera, decide on your priorities beforehand: Do you want to see the maximum number of birds or photograph what you happen to see? The two activities are often mutually exclusive! Please let us know in advance so that we can make arrangements.
In the Pacific Coast Lowlands, and at times in the Pacific Coast Foothills, be prepared for tropical heat. While the temperatures depend on the season, and the mangrove swamps, beaches and forest canopies often give welcome relief, it is a good idea to always drink lots of liquids.
Rates:
We at GBRC strive to keep our tours as economical as possible while at the same time upholding a standard of quality our members and clients have come to expect. As always, 10% of our earnings are donated to conservation organizations so that Guatemala continues to be a great place to bird. Please tell us what your interests are, and we can quote you a tour price.
Prices per night, breakfast & all taxes included.
Of Special Note:
Novice, expert, leisure, academic -- we offer resources to every level of birder: maps, checklists, field guides, binoculars, tours, experienced guides, as well as that indispensable "inside information" on great birding spots and where to find key species. For listers who are coming to Guatemala to add to their life list we offer special custom guiding services. Our guides will help you make the most of your time here, and help you come away with as many "lifers" possible.
For those planning your own outings, we also offer logistical support with hotels and lodging, meals, car and bike rental, and ground-air-water transportation.
How to find us.
Our office is located in the Western Highlands city of Quetzaltenango, four hours by bus from the capital, Guatemala City, and thirty minutes by plane. Our office and mailing address is:
The Guatemalan Birding Resource Center
7 calle, 15-18, Zona 1
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, C.A.
Contact Guatemalan Birding Resource Center
* Note: For your protection, Tropico will never give your email address to anyone other than a qualified representative from Guatemalan Birding Resource Center, and only then once all arrangements have been made.
Reservation Policy:
A non-refundable 10% deposit with the Tropical Travel Association is required in order to confirm your reservation. The 90% balance is due to the hotel upon arrival.
We will not accept and do not recommend the highly unsafe practice of passing credit card information to third parties via phone or fax. The only safe way to transmit credit card information is over the internet via a secure server, identified by the "https://..." designation in your browser's address bar. Look for it.
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