Guatemala: Caribbean Coast and Jungle


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Published: August 4th 2016
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Dear All Greetings from the middle of the Guatemalan jungle! I am writing this one from the most amazing of eco-lodges, deep within the Guatemalan jungle, on the banks of the Rio Tatin, a small tributary which feeds into the larger Rio Dulce. It’s the Finca Tatin, and it’s just wonderful. I am currently lying on my bed, writing this, with a solar fan on as there’s only mains electricity her... Read Full Entry



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Jungle Canopy BridgeJungle Canopy Bridge
Jungle Canopy Bridge

Hacienda Tijax
Jungle Canopy BridgeJungle Canopy Bridge
Jungle Canopy Bridge

Hacienda Tijax
Jungle Canopy BridgeJungle Canopy Bridge
Jungle Canopy Bridge

Hacienda Tijax
Jungle Canopy BridgeJungle Canopy Bridge
Jungle Canopy Bridge

Hacienda Tijax
Jungle Canopy BridgeJungle Canopy Bridge
Jungle Canopy Bridge

Hacienda Tijax
Jungle Pool!Jungle Pool!
Jungle Pool!

Hacienda Tijax
Jungle Pool!Jungle Pool!
Jungle Pool!

Hacienda Tijax
The Shaman TowerThe Shaman Tower
The Shaman Tower

Hacienda Tijax
Bridge over the Rio DulceBridge over the Rio Dulce
Bridge over the Rio Dulce

View from the Shaman Tower, Hacienda Tijax
El Castillo de San FelipeEl Castillo de San Felipe
El Castillo de San Felipe

Built in 1652 to help control piracy in the Caribbean
HeronsHerons
Herons

Isla de los Aves (Bird Island), Rio Dulce
CormorantsCormorants
Cormorants

Isla de los Aves (Bird Island), Rio Dulce
Local FamilyLocal Family
Local Family

Rio Dulce
Local HouseLocal House
Local House

Rio Dulce



7th August 2016
An Agouti

Agouti!
I'm so jealous that you got to see one properly... we only saw the back of one that we startled - they are cute, but very odd looking things :)
7th August 2016
An Agouti

Toucan :)
Aw, sorry you didn't get to see an agouti - but from what I remember, you did get to see a toucan I believe...? Well done you - and just as good I think :)
7th August 2016

A magical place
Guatemala is on our short list and you've really made us want to go sooner than later. We love stopping in hot springs.
7th August 2016

Ah...
Ah, I was wrong then, seems like you've not been - in that case, I definitely recommend a visit - it's such a varied country, quite easy for the traveller to travel in, excellent value for money, and the people are just so friendly and welcoming - it has a great vibe :)

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