Travel Experta’s Interesting Facts – Monterrico, Guatemala
Monterrico is Guatemala’s top beach destination, but the town is tiny and accommodations are limited. The beach here is a broad swath of dark volcanic sand backed by coconut palms and mangrove. Perhaps the town’s biggest draw is its other natural charms. While often inhospitable to most sunbathers, Monterrico’s beaches are prime nesting grounds for several species of sea turtles, and the beach’s backing mangrove forests have been protected as part of the Reserva Natural Monterrico and are home to a wide range of tropical flora and fauna.
Where is It:
124km (77 miles) S of Guatemala City; 70km (43 miles) SW of Escuintla
Where to Go
- Parque Hawaii (Hawaii Park)
- Reserva Natural de Monterrico (Monterrico Nature Reserve)
- Tortuguerio Monterrico
What to Do
- Birdwatching
- Boat tours along the mangrove canals
- Turtle tours at night
- Volunteering at Tortuguerio Monterrico
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Hi!
We are two french people who are insterested about Volunteering at Tortuguerio Monterrico.
How does it work? Can we come anytime or by appointment?
Thanks.
I definitely recommending contacting them first so that they are ready for you. Here is their main site:
http://www.arcasguatemala.com/