Chuiraxamolo

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Located in the upper watershed, this municipal park has a well-maintained trail that covers just over 1 mile of primarily Pine-Oak habitat.

Pink-headed Warbler, Garnet-throated Hummingbird and Bushy-crested jays frequent the area, with the occasional sighting of Ocellated Quail.

You will also pass by ceremonial sites utilized by the local K’iché Maya communities.

Ecosystem(s):

Montane Forest

Species of Interest:

  1. Pink-headed warbler
  2. Garnet-throated Hummingbird
  3. Green-throated Montain-gem
  4. Ruby-crowned kinglet
  5. Hairy Woodpecker
  6. Northern Flicker
  7. Bushy-crested Jay
  8. Rufous-collared Robin
  9. Blue-and-white Mockingbird
  10. Gray-silky flycatcher
  11. Ocellated quail

Trail Profile:

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

How to arrive/Meeting place:

Park entrance, Km 148 on Panamerican Highway

Recommendations:

Can be quite chilly Dec. – Feb. The park has some sacred sites for nearby K’iché Maya communities. Famous zipline/canopy that passes over a fairly deep canyon.

Entrance fee:

Q10
Q40 canopy nationals
Q75 canopy foreigners

Protection status:

Regional Municipal Park