Faces of the cloud forest
The species international photographers cross the world to find — and the ones our guides know how to reach.
A turkey-sized bird crowned with a bright red horn, found only in the cloud forests of Guatemala and Chiapas. One of the most endangered birds in the Americas — and Sierra de las Minas is one of its last strongholds. For photographers, it is the ultimate prize.
"The bird photographers cross the world to find."
Guatemala's national bird and, to many, the most beautiful bird in the world: an iridescent emerald body, a crimson breast, and tail streamers that flow like ribbons through the mist. A sacred symbol to the Maya, and a lifelong dream for birders.
"A dancer in a carnival of color."
Our rarest story. A single Harpy Eagle — one of the most powerful raptors on Earth — chose to settle on the land of a neighboring forest guardian, who fed and protected her until she stayed to watch over the territory. Photographing a wild Harpy is nearly impossible. Meeting 'The Guardian' is a privilege offered only through the allies of Agua Sagrada.
"She chose to stay. Few will ever meet her."
Azure-rumped Tanager
Endemic & Endangered — a pale-blue jewel of a tiny range.
Pink-headed Warbler
A silvery-pink highland endemic, beloved by birders.
Wine-throated Hummingbird
A tiny endemic with a flaring magenta throat.
Highland Guan
Glossy black with a red wattle — a cloud-forest favorite.