Introduction
124km (77 miles) S of Guatemala City; 70km (43 miles) SW of Escuintla
Monterrico is Guatemala's top beach destination, but the town is tiny and accommodations are limited. The beach here is a broad swath of dark volcanic sand backed by coconut palms and mangrove. Perhaps the town's biggest draw is its other natural charms. While often inhospitable to most sunbathers, Monterrico's beaches are prime nesting grounds for several species of sea turtles, and the beach's backing mangrove forests have been protected as part of the Reserva Natural Monterrico and are home to a wide range of tropical flora and fauna.
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Reserva Natural de Monterrico (Monterrico Nature Reserve)
Sometimes referred to as the Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii, this protected area covers some 28 sq. km (11 sq. miles), more than 70% of which are aquatic,...
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Tortuguerio Monterrico
The main purpose of this facility is to protect and release turtle hatchlings. Volunteers collect turtle eggs just after nesting to save them from...
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Parque Hawaii (Hawaii Park)
Similar to but less touristy than the Reserva Natural de Monterrico (Monterrico Nature Reserve), this project is run by the Asociación de Rescate...
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