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Code Trip Mar 2 Duration: 9 Days / Dry Fores, Cloud Forest and Tropical Humid Forest
The dry lands correspond to the biome called Mesoamerica Xerophytic Province and Thorny Chaparral, which is a discontinuous dry corridor beginning in the Chiapas Depression of the Balsas river (Mexico) and continuing in Guatemala along the Selegua, Negro and Motagua rivers. In general, these are hot and dry places with 600 mm of annual precipitation.
The Motagua Valley is the driest place in Central America and lies south of the Sierra de la Minas Biosphere Reserve (east of the country). Some of the flora common to this dry place is Amphipterygium adstringens, Apoplanesia paniculata and the genuses Megastigma, Myrtillocactus and Plocosperma.
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The birds of this area comprise less than one quarter of the national bird diversity, but, as a whole, they share an outstanding peculiarity in their relative abundance.
93 resident species live here, and most of them occur in these areas in a higher density than in other parts of the country.
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Lesser Roadrunner, Streak-backed Oriole, Turquoise-browed & Russet-crowned Motmots, White Throated Magpie-Jay, Elegant Trogon, Plain-capped Starthroat and Varied Bunting are some of the species that can be found in this dry and hot place. We will dedicate half day to this dry and hot place.
North of the Motagua Valley lies the Biosphere Reserve Sierra de Las Minas. This is an enormous mountain range declared Biosphere Reserve in 1991, and managed by the Foundation for the Preservation of Natural Resources "Defensores de la Naturaleza". Eight plant communities in this area have been defined. More than 70% of all species of Flora & Fauna of Guatemala and Belize can be found here.
Our spotting scenery is one of the world's most impressive forests (Cloud Forest), lying on the high part of the mountain chain and offering exuberant and very diverse vegetation. Lots of orchids, ferns and bromeliads adorn the canopy. Clouds constantly moisten the tree trunks, which are covered with moss. Oaks, pines, maples and elders are mixed with many species from the Lauraceae family (wild avocados). In this place filled with mystery, a unique mix of Neotropical and Neartic bird species offer the birdwatcher an unforgettable experience. Species like Brown Creeper, Spotted Woodcreeper, Resplendent Quetzal, Collared Trogon, Horned Guan, Barred Parakeet and Hooded Grosbeak call this mystic land home.
Martsam Tour & Travel and Rainforest Alliance have established an alliance to work with the operator's suppliers in Best Management Practices in Sustainable Tourism Program since May 2,006.
