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GUATEMALA HERPING EXPEDITION
01 - 09 July 2024.
USD $3,499

Price per person

(deadline deposit: 01 April)

Explore the herpetological secrets
of the ancient Mayan country of Guatemala

Guatemala is not only quetzals, beautiful lakes and volcanoes; it was part of the ancient Maya territory. In this beautiful and little explored country, we will explore Caribbean rain and cloud forests, as well as one Pacific locality.

Our goals are endemic delicacies like the yellow blotched palm viper (Bothriechis aurifer), the Guatemalan Beaded Lizard (Heloderma charlesbogerti) and the beautiful salamanders of the genus Bolitoglossa. Submerging Guatemalan idiosyncrasy to reach the most undisclosed herps will be our goal there.

Tikal Extension
10 - 13 July 2024

USD $ 849 per person

Explore the herpetology in the Mayan World

Extension Mayan archeological

This expedition to Guatemala is intended to find and photograph some of the most marvelous and spectacular species of reptiles and amphibians in the world.

Guatemala is a poorly known country by the herping world.

But it counts a huge biodiversity in a very small area, with 432 species of reptiles and amphibians in 109.000 km2. In this expedition we can observe so many different species in 9 days, and will visit four different locations along the Caribbean versant, one cloud forest, two rain forests and one dry forest.

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Some pictures taken during our Herping Expeditions in Guatemala

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Tour Leaders

César L. Barrio-Amorós

(Doc Frog)

Scientific director and photographer

Spanish herpetologist who dedicated his life to the understanding and conservation of nature.

Cristian Porras Ramirez

Founder, Managing Director and Photography Director

ITINERARY

The itinerary and/or order of activities may change without prior notice due to various reasons (such as weather conditions, social unrest, political issues, etc.), and efforts will be made to substitute similar options. The guide will always keep the group informed about any changes.

Day 2

During the day will explore some habitat of these species, and visit the Center of the Reserve for conservation of Heloderma charlesbogerti. At night, more herping will lead to many surprises and Photography opportunities.

Day 3

We head of one of the most biodiverse areas of he country, the mountain border between Guatemala and Honduras, where while he accommodation is simple, the species we are going to encounter are simply outstanding. From two of the most beautiful frogs in the world, Duellmanohyla soralia and Agalychnis moreletii, and two of the most impressive salamanders, Bolitoglossa mexicana and B. dofleini, to one of the few areas where Bothriechis schlegelii is common, but also Drymarchon corais, Spilotes pullatus, Stenorhina degenhardtii, and Micrurus elegans.

Day 7

After a drive of 3 hours, we will arrive to the cloud forests of Baja Verapaz, home of one of the most beautiful vipers in the world, Bothriechis aurifer. At the same spot, during the daytime is always possible to see the magnificent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno). In the same area is also possible to see the viper Cerrophidion godmani, the salamanders Bolitoglossa helmrichi and Cryptotriton veraepacis, and the spectacular frog Plectrohyla hartwegi.

Day 11

Tikal is one of the most impressive Mayan cities in the world. We will have some time to visit. During that many herps and other wildlife can be seen, for example the spectacular ocellated turkeys, coatimundis, spider monkeys and more. With luck we could see some active Laemanctus longipes and at the lakes, Crocodylus moreleti. At night, some more species can appear, like the red eyed treefrog (Agalychnis taylori), the drunk toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis) or the famous and strange Triprion petasatus. The area is also inhabited by Bothrops asper (in humid areas) and Crotalus tzabcan (in dry areas).