The jungle and freshwater wetlands of the Puerto Arturo wildlife refuge are home to thousands of resident and migratory birds, as well as a variety of mammals and reptiles.
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Tour route
Main Road
Secondary Road
Unpaved road
Eco Lodge
Camping Area
Archeological site
From the last century until now, the inhabitants of Carmelita live in harmony with the forest. In 1997, the Government of Guatemala granted Carmelita the Community Forestry Concession, through which the community is responsible for the protection, management and conservation of an area of 530 km2 in which more than 97% of the natural forest is conserved.
The Cooperative’s Tourism Unit generates employment for most of the families living in the community who participate in the tour activity in different jobs during the trips to the Puerto Arturo Wildlife Refuge.
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