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• It could be better

  Raquel G,Mar 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  I had mixed feelings about this birding tour. First, I want to say that the guide was absolutely incredible. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly very experienced. Thanks to him, we saw around 30 different bird species, many of which I had never seen before, which was really special. However, the location itself was very disappointing. I had expected a peaceful, forested hike based on the photos and description online, but the reality was quite different. Much of the walk took place through areas that were heavily littered, including what felt like private fields filled with garbage. At times, we were literally walking over trash, which took away from the experience and made it hard to fully enjoy the outing. It’s a shame because the birding itself and the guide were excellent. I would absolutely recommend the guide, but I would strongly suggest choosing a different location if possible.

  

• Easy hike, knowledgeable...

  Melissa B,Jan 22, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Easy hike, knowledgeable and friendly guide, saw 31 species, many new to us! It is morning so you will need layers as it's chilly to start and then gets warm. You also get a tour of local farmsteads by default.

• Excellent Birdwatching

  Z5850HJsamuelh,Jan 6, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Birdwatching with Benjamin was a treat. We saw almost 50 species, including many new lifers for me! Benjamin is an experienced birdwatcher and is highly knowledgeable of local birds. Additionally, his English is excellent. He picked us up directly from our hotel in San Pedro. Binoculars are provided if you did not bring your pair and Benjamin brings a scope for long range viewing as well.

• Many new unusual birds to see!

  a bit restless,Dec 20, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I was really impressed with Benjamin‘s birding skills. I am a beginning birder, and so it was great to learn from him. Including good places to look for birds, some of the calls and in general to advance my birding skills. We had a lot of fun and I saw over 25 new birds on the tour. Also, Benjamin‘s fluency in English is truly impressive. We were accompanied on our birding tour by some friendly street dogs which was fun. This tour really made my visit to Lake Atitlan special.

• Birdwatching tour

  Jonathan G,Nov 16, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The tour guide Benjamin was terrific. It was a solo tour so I had the opportunity to speak with him for hours mostly in Spanish, which is helpful. When I told him I was hungry. We went to a restaurant to get a snack and coffee and he seemed to know everybody he made it a really memorable tour and we analyzed birds and plants. He seemed very knowledgeable of the route that we were walking.Highly recommend because while it was strenuous, it wasn’t as strenuous as one of those five hour 10 hour hikes up the mountain

• Incredible! Must-do!

  DEBRA W,Oct 22, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Highly recommend this tour! We had an incredible time on the drive to the forest anc during the tour. Stunning landscape and birds and an amazing. kind, and flexible tour quide! You won't be disappointed! The tour guide took photos and videos through his scope with my phone, so I was able to have an artist paint my favorite bird!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Incredible- Must Do

  Debra W,Oct 21, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Highly recommend this tour! We had an incredible time on the drive to the forest and during the tour. Stunning landscape and birds and an amazing, kind, and flexible tour guide! You won't be disappointed! The tour guide took photos and videos through his scope with my phone, so I was able to have an artist paint my favorite bird!

• Interesting bird watching

  Jhave5,May 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This trip was great with Benjamin. He was really knowledgeable about finding the birds by their calls and had a scope to show us and take pictures. We saw many interesting birds.

  

• Great birding tour in Tepepul !

  Voyage24688837725,Apr 23, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I had a great birding tour with Benjamin in mirador of Tepepul. We saw 28 species including motmots, emerald toucanet, crested guan and of course the quetzal. We were able to observe 2 male quetzales which flew from branch to branch in front of us. Benjamin has extended knowledge about the birds of the area. I highly recommend to book a tour with him and I won't hesitate to contact him if I come back to lake Atitlan to go explore an other location like los Tarrales.

• I'll just keep going with GUAN!!!

  habibichacha,Mar 10, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  On this trip to Guatemala, I went birding with Benjamín of GUAN 3 times, making a total thus far of 6 excursions. Each time I am left very satisfied! This time I returned to both Rey Tepepul (where we enjoyed an extended siting of a male Quetzal!) and Tarrales. We also went to Chuirixamolo. I think my favorite destination is Tarrales, as there are so many types of wildlife. The only place I've ever seen agoutis (those curious little mammals) has been in Tarrales. Benjamín is always patient and interested as I try to identify plants and butterflies there. Tarrales is also the least demanding physically as it's relatively flat. The creeks and lagoon lend it a very tranquil feel. As always, Benjamín's knowledge is vast and impressive and his patience as I struggle to see the birds is apparently inexhaustible. Fortunately, his equipment is very helpful for seeing the winged wonders!

  
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