Atitlan-San Buenaventura Trail

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Located in the Atitlan Nature Reserve, the San Buenaventura trail is one of three nearby trails for Panajachel.

This is an ideal trail for a 2 to 3 hour morning birding walk.

The trail begins near the entrance of Hotel Atitlan and crosses hanging bridges and easy grades as it meanders through Montane Habitat.

Species of interest include Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird, Blue-throated and Lesson’s Motmot.

Site checklist has 195 species.

Ecosystem(s):

Montane Forest

Species of Interest:

  1. Lesson’s Motmot
  2. Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird
  3. Blue-throated Motmot

Trail Profile:

  • Duration: 2 – 3 hours
  • Total Distance: 1 miles
  • Elevation Change:
  • Difficulty rating: Moderate

How to arrive/Meeting place:

Pick-up at your hotel/address in Panajachel

Recommendations:

A great early morning birdwalk.

Entrance fee:

Q65

Protection status:

Private Reserve