Accessibility: Flat even ground and short walk means that some areas are wheelchair accessible depending on wheel type
Explore Eco Farm: part of the tour can include exploring the other side of Eco Farm, with it's gardens, café, and eco school. Birds there too!
Difficulty: very easy, short loop through urban forest plot
Duration: 2 hours: flexible
Chance to buy snacks!: Buy snacks and or a meal at Eco Farm's Buho Café or various shops
Eco Farms GT: great for casual birders! This option is short 1 to 2 hour walk through the forest plot at Eco Farms GT
Birds to Expect: This small forest plot is surprisingly full of birds, especially migratory ones. Also keep an eye out for bushy-crested jays
Starting point:
Eco Farms GT, San Felipe, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Accessibility: flat, wide trails mean wheelchairs could have access depending on wheel type
gift shop: optional chance to browse the museo de café gift shop!
Difficulty: easy, flat, wide trails
Duration: 2 hours: flexible tour (entry fee included in tour price)
light snack to keep us birding
Finca La Azotea: Perfect for a relaxed walk and exploration of the vibrant birds found in this shade-grown coffee farm close to Antigua!
Birds to Expect: Look for woodpeckers and jays among the shaded coffee. Orioles and hummingbirds are common too. ~25 species/ day
Starting point:
Finca La Azotea, H7C3+CXX, Jocotenango, Guatemala

Difficulty: moderate/ difficult, with some steep sections and loose footing. Best for experienced hikers. 2-5 km. trails
Duration: 4 hours: flexible
light snack to keep us birding
Cumbre de Maltiox: Hike up this beautiful ridge looking down on the town below. Great for those seeking a tougher trail and great birds
Birds to Expect: look for tanagers, becards, ground-sparrows, and raptors. High species counts, usually 40+
Starting point:
Plazuela de Pastores, H6RW+R68, Pastores, Guatemala

Explore Earth Lodge: explore the beautiful Earth Lodge, with a delicious restaurant, stunning views, yoga, and lodging. Great option to end tour
Difficulty: moderate, some steep sections but generally a smooth trail without rocks or uneven footing. 2-4 km. trails
Duration: 5 hours: flexible
light snack to keep us birding
El Hato: explore the birds and trails of El Hato, a small town perched above Antigua that affords stunning views of the volcanoes
Free Shuttle at 8am: free shuttle up to El Hato at 8am from meeting point, down at 12:30 pm. Or private car (not included) for earlier start!
What birds to expect?: El Hato is a prime spot for Northern Emerald Toucanets, tanagers, warblers, and raptors. Species numbers for a day: 30-60
Starting point:
Ruinas de la Iglesia de la Candelaria, H77C+896, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Difficulty: moderate to difficult, with some steep sections and loose / uneven footing. Best for experienced hikers. 2-4 km. trail
Duration: 4 hours: flexible
light snack to keep us birding
Santa Catarina Bobadilla: Hike up through beautiful forest and enjoy views of the volcanoes, while searching for migrating and resident birds
Birds to expect: A great place for migrating warblers and resident woodpeckers and orioles. Ask for sample bird checklists! species: 30-60/day
Starting point:
The cumbre, Santa Catarina de Bobadilla 03001, Guatemala

Difficulty: moderate / difficult, depending on trails chosen. Some steep sections and steps. Always an option to stay on flat areas
Duration: 4 hours: flexible
quick snack to keep us birding
Finca El Pilar: hike up to the mirador, or choose the tough route on the way up to Cerro el Cucurucho. Flexible options! entry fee included
Birds to Expect: Famous for its hummingbird feeders, and its forest birds like toucanets, forest-falcons, and quail. Species per day: 30-60
Starting point:
Antigua Mountain Trail, San Cristobal El Alto, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala