Guatemala has been for centuries a ecological paradaise, that today is in danger, due to deforestation of great areas of Peten and several other provinces, and pollution of water and air near Guatemala City and other large towns. Besides this, several National Parks and Reserves preserve the wildlife and forests of Guatemala. You can find some of these reseves in the list below.

• Reserva de la Biosfera Maya

Other National Parks and Reserves are:

• Tikal National Park

• Rio Dulce National Park

• Lachua National Park

• Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve

• Cahui Hill Protected Biotope

• Chocon Machacas Protected Biotope

• Laguna del Tigre Protected Biotope

• Punta de Manabique Protected Biotope

• San Gil Mountain Wildlife Refuge

• Monterrico Natural Reserve

You can find all about protected areas in Guatemala at
ParksWatch - Guatemala.

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