Ruins and rainforest. (ecotourism in Guatemala)

From: E | Date: September 1, 1996| Author: Rembert, Tracey C. | Copyright information

Mayan temples and cities have long attracted foreign tourists to Guatemala. A growing number of travellers are now visiting the country because of its rich biodiversity as well as its antiquities.

Ecotourism Helps Maintain Guatemala's Legacy of Biodiversity

The Mayan expression "Quauhtitlan," meaning "between the trees," gave the name to what is now Guatemala. With more than 30 legally declared protected areas, and 40 more proposed, Guatemala boasts some of the richest bi...

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