Nature Preserve Chocón-Machacas

(Local Name: Biotopo de Chocón Machacas) Numerous plants and animals exist in this 7,110ha/17,791ac protected area created to preserve the manatee (sea cow) Guatemala's largest mammal.

The area has at least 60 species of trees, 180 migrating bird species, a large variety of mammals, plus fish, reptiles and amphibians that live in the parks five streams.

The biotope has three nature trails (two of them aquatic), an information center, campgrounds, and restrooms.