Have you ever wondered how you can help conserve the biological diversity of our country? We present the 4R’s with which we will achieve sustainable tourism.
Reduce
You must take into account that you must generate less garbage, and use less plastic.
San Pedro La Laguna, a town of Sololá, is an example of prohibiting the use of plastic bags, straws and duroport.
Reuse
It is important to extend the life span of the materials, some may be given a second use or look for another type of operation.
The Hospicio San José, in search of creating a park for the children who inhabit it, used tires with different purposes.
Recycle
Separating solid waste such as paper, cans, glass or other is important.
There are different recycling centers in Guatemala where you can take material such as paper, cardboard and others so that they can be recycled and used again.
Reject
Find out more about the manufacturing processes of what you consume and try not to use products that are harmful to the environment.
Try to make the most of the natural light of the sun to carry out your activities.
Facts of the fauna of Guatemala that you did not know
Guatemala has 1033 registered fish species
In Guatemala you can see more than 700 species of birds
When we talk about invertebrate animals we can find 3,770 species
You can find 216 species of land mammals
In Guatemala we can observe 28 species of aquatic mammals
In Guatemala, 32 volcanoes are recognized by the National Geographic Institute
Guatemala stands out worldwide for its biological diversity and for being one of the 19 megadiverse countries of the world.
In Guatemala you can see different types of birds, depending on the climate and according to their way of life as we can observe the migratory birds, which are the ones that visit our country looking for a climate warmer than its natural habitat, in Guatemala we can observe more than
Do you want to visit La Antigua Guatemala?
Activities you can do:
In addition to appreciating the colonial city, its buildings, its squares and its different landscapes, we present you with ideas so you can get to know the cultural and historical part that Antigua Guatemala offers and get to know it. maximum.
History and Culture
When you talk about museums in La
Pacaya Volcano
The Pacaya Volcano National Park is located in the department of Escuintla.
It is important that this volcano is one of the most important in Guatemala and Central America because it is active.
Unlike the other two volcanoes, the Pacaya volcano has a greater difficulty and requires a certain physical state to reach the top and observe the beautiful landscapes, as well as experience the proximity of the lava
The Mayan civilization flourished in Petén and was the home of this millenary culture whose legacy marks the identity of Guatemala.
The ruins and vestiges of the Mayans continue to impact modern explorers to this day.
In the depths of the Petén rainforest, the summits of mystical Mayan temples stand out. The fusion between the historical heritage and the overwhelming nature of the region place it as one
Archeology
For those who love history and the Mayan culture, Guatemala is an invaluable paradise full of archaeological treasures, since it has great parks and archaeological sites, including one of the most important because of its historical value Tikal National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
Languages
Guatemala is the perfect country to learn Spanish, since the mixture of professional schools and Guatemalan
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