Guardians of the Mangrove: Eco & Community. Quetzal port

Discover one of Guatemala's hidden natural treasures while supporting a sustainable tourism initiative that benefits the communities of Sipacate and El Paredón. Travel from Puerto Quetzal to Sipacate, where local guides welcome you for a peaceful boat ride through the mangrove forests. Learn how this unique ecosystem protects the coastline, supports fisheries, stores carbon, and provides habitat for birds and other wildlife. Visit a community sea turtle conservation center and discover local efforts to protect endangered marine turtles. Continue to the Guardians of the Mangrove School, where students share their environmental education projects on mangroves, sea turtles, coastal birds, and conservation. Join interactive activities such as environmental games, mural painting, or reading with local children. Explore the school's educational garden.