Reserva Natural Atitlán

The Reserva Natural Atitlán has 100ha/247ac of forest on the shores of Lake Atitlán. Its purpose is the conservation of the environment in the Lake Atitlán Basin.

The reserve has a butterfly garden with 500 species and a laboratory of pupas and chrysalises. An orchid garden, located inside the butterfly garden, presently contains 50 orchid species.

The reserve has planted more than 180,000 trees including 600 fruit trees to feed and protect the birds in the bird refuge.

Instructive nature trails explain the surroundings. The bird refuge will be equipped with elevated platforms and trails as well as hanging bridges.