El Perú-Waká archaeological site represents a well known breeding ground and offers visitors the unique opportunity to observe the endangered Ara macao or Scarlet Macaw bird. Your visit to this protected area helps to redefine the value of birds creating a consciousness for the preservation of standing forests, thus [...] more
Eco Trail El Perú-Waká Parque Nacional Laguna del Tigre
Eco Escuela
Who we are:Our unique Eco-Escuela program combines intensive language instruction with informal environmental education. Our mission is to immerse students in the fascinating culture, and ecology of the Petén region of Guatemala, an area renowned for its tropical forest and ancient Maya Ruins.At Eco-Escuela you will learn Spanish in a [...] more
Getting here
There are various ways to reach Flores, Petén safely and affordably.Below are some schedules from the most the most reliable transportation companies operating in the region. . This information should be used only as a reference as it is subject to change without notice. We advise you to check directly [...] more
Escuela Bio Itzá
What We´re About Greetings, from the heart of Guatemala's tropical Petén region! We would like to personally invite you to our community-owned Spanish language school in San José for an exciting intercultural, educational experience you won't soon forget. Our unique program combines intensive language instruction with informal environmental education and [...] more
Eco Trail El Mirador
The trail is operated by the people of Carmelita, the northernmost village of Petén located close to the Mexican border. This community was founded 60 years ago as an important base for chicle collection and processing. Chicle is the resin of the Chico-zapote tree, which forms the natural base of [...] more