Birdwatching
Discover Guatemala through its birds
Birds offer a different way to explore Guatemala, taking you into its forests, mountains and wild places to experience the country's beauty from another perspective.
Birdwatching tours
Choose your expedition
Tecpán
San Cristobal el Alto
Finca el Pilar
Cerro de la Cruz
Finca El Tambor
El Manzanillo
Arboretum & Ixchel
Jardín Botánico
- 382 Species logged in 2026
- 30+ Mesoamerican endemic species
- Expert-led Biologist & ornithologist
- 1–4 People per group, larger on request
Group birding outings
Join us in the field
Birdwatching at the Casa Fantasma
A morning looking for birds around the house they call the Casa Fantasma.
- 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Finca San Rafael de las Hortensias
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Your guide
Meet Guatemala's birds with Andrid
Andrid Ramírez is a biologist and ornithologist specialised in Guatemalan birdlife. Her scientific eye and years of field experience mean every expedition is a genuine discovery, guided by someone who understands not just where the birds are, but how they live.
Birds of Guatemala
One of the world's great birding destinations
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A remarkable diversity of habitats
Guatemala's 66 ecosystems are home to 744 recorded bird species. Around Antigua and Guatemala City, you can explore cloud forests, pine-oak woodlands and volcanic slopes, with each site offering its own birds, landscapes and surprises.
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A biodiversity hotspot
Guatemala sits within the Mesoamerican Biodiversity Hotspot, one of the richest confluences of habitats on Earth.
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The birds you'll see
The Blue-throated Motmot (opens in a new tab), the endemic Pink-headed Warbler (opens in a new tab), and many more. With hundreds of species around Antigua and Guatemala City, every outing brings something different.
Looking for the cloud forest, the coast, or several days on the trail?
Our motmot trips are built for that.
Frequent questions
Everything you need to know
Do I need prior birdwatching experience?
Not at all. Our tours welcome complete beginners as warmly as seasoned listers. Andrid adapts every outing to the group's level, whether that means building your first life list or helping an experienced birder find a target species. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to wake up early.
How long are the expeditions?
Most half-day sessions last 4 to 5 hours, starting before dawn and finishing mid-morning when activity slows. A full-day expedition is also available, reaching a more remote highland site. Looking for several days on the trail? That becomes a motmot trip rather than one of our ready-made tours.
How many people are in a group?
Every tour is fully private. The prices shown on the site are for one to four people, a size that suits these trails: a small group moves more quietly, disturbs the habitat less, and gets the guide's full attention. For a larger group, send us a request and we will prepare a quote. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, or with friends, the experience is always private and tailored to your group.
What equipment should I bring?
Binoculars, comfortable walking shoes, muted clothing, and a water bottle are the essentials. If you don't own binoculars, we can lend you a pair. A lightweight waterproof layer and a hat complete the kit. Leave the bright colours at home. The birds will thank you.
Ready to go birding?
Let's find your birds
Tell us when you're travelling. We'll handle the early starts and the quiet trails.