The birds of this area comprise less than one quarter of the national bird diversity, but, as a whole, they share an outstanding peculiarity in their relative abundance. 93 resident species live here, and most of them occur in these areas in a higher density than in other parts of the country. We will dedicate half day to this dry and hot place. North of the Motagua Valley lies the Biosphere Reserve Sierra de Las Minas. Lots of orchids, ferns and bromeliads adorn the canopy.
Clouds constantly moisten the tree trunks, which are covered with moss.
In this place filled with mystery, a unique mix of Neotropical and Neartic bird species offer the birdwatcher an unforgettable experience. Species like Brown Creeper, Spotted Woodcreeper, Resplendent Quetzal, Collared Trogon, Horned Guan, Barred Parakeet and Hooded Grosbeak call this mystic land home. Tikal National Park, a place inhabited by more than 300 bird species will be our birding spot for four nights. The biome is a Tropical Humid Forest. Mostly plain and karstic, the land has very poor soil but sustains an exuberant closed forest with good stratification and biodiversity.