Cerro Cahui Protected Biotope, Guatemala
This biotope
is located on the northeast shore of Lake Petén Itzá, 32 kilometers from the
city of Flores. This 1600 acre reserve is home to toucans, monkeys and many
other rainforest species, which is a natural reserve for butterflies. On a sunny
day, over 50 species of butterflies will wow you.
It contains a hill with altitudes of from 110 to 300 meters
above sea level. Because of its location next to Lake Peten Itza it has unique
ecological characteristics. This biotope covers the lake shore, ponds and a
mature forest, and provides a rich array of plants and animals. Unique to this
protected Biotope, which was partially exploited in the past and then allowed to
recover, therefore you can learn about the process of the regeneration of a
tropical forest. This is the only forest reserve located on the shores of Lake
Peten Itza and is a refuge for the minor mammals and birds of this particular
basin.
This biotope has two paths leading to the lookout points from which Lake
Peten Itza and its eastern basin can be seen. A guidebook will help to identify
the local species and to understand the ecology.