Las Guacamayas Refuge

Highlights:

The Macaws, has been a center for research and conservation of wildlife, the river San Pedro is one of the best places for fishing, and will visit two Mayan cities of Tikal and Waka Peru.

Starting at Flores:

We will meet you at the airport Mundo Maya or any hotel at Flores, El Remate or Tikal. Private transfer to Paso Caballos village 2hrs dirt road from Flores. Time to departure: 8:00am (If you are already at Flores).

Upgrade your trail to EBG Las Guacamayas

1 night at Las Guacamayas: add extra night at EBG Las Guacamayas, relaxing time. “Our recommendation”.
Flight from Guate City and Belize: We are wholesalers of the flights to Tikal, you can book with us, the best price guaranteed.
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Day 1 – Flores – Paso Caballos – EBG Las Guacamayas B L D

Departure at 8:00 am from Flores by 4WD pick-up trucks or mini-bus for larger groups to the Community of Paso Caballos 2:30 hrs. approx.

10:30 am- Paso Caballos takes a boat across the San Pedro River to Biological Station Las Guacamayas (about 30 minutes). Welcome by the staff of the station and brief presentation of the projects of the station.

01:00 pm - Lunch and free time to rest or to appreciate the various species of birds and endemic plant species Maya Biosphere comprising the gardens of the station.

02:30 pm - Start of the hike in the jungle. The hiking trails is ideal for learning about plants and their uses in traditional medicine, food and utilization of their woods, then will be have time at the lookout "Las Guacamayas" where we can look the sunset and a breathtaking view of the River Wetlands San Pedro Martir.

07:00 pm- Dinner and time to live with the staff of the station

08:00 pm - Excursion at Sacluk river, our experienced guide accompanies us on the water ride at night for observation of nocturnal wildlife living here, including the petenero crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), bats, owls and more.

Guest takes the boat to Las Guacamayas. After the lunch we walk along paths where we learn about the flora and fauna of the area, ending the tour at the lookout "Scarlet Macaw" where we will appreciate the sunset and a view of the wetlands in the area.

Evening will take you to this Sacluc river in a boat guided tour here we see a variety of nocturnal creatures who live here, including the Petén crocodile (Crocodylus Morelet), bats, owls and more.
Overnight at Las Guacamayas.

Day 2 – Las Guacamayas –Perú Waka – Flores B L

6:00 am: Jungle morning wake up call

6:30 am: Breakfast

7:30 am: Today we explore the site Perú-Waka is the first place that have a stela with the arrival of visitors to the Maya area from Teotihuacan’s. These monuments are masterpieces of Classic Maya.

2:00 pm - Lunch at the Station

3:30 pm – Leave from the station to Flores.

End of Jungle trek.

B Breakfast, L Lunch, D Dinner.