SETAL Private Nature Reserve was established in February 2009 through a resolution of the National Protected Areas Council (CONAP) in order to permanently preserve and protect the biodiversity and ecological processes of a wetland near the mining project. Through it, scientific research and environmental education are promoted and the Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bocas de Polochic is strengthened.
The reserve is located 4.5 km from El Estor, Izabal and has an area of 617 hectares. The reserve is part of the habitat of the howler monkey and the crocodile, endangered species in Guatemala. In addition, there are 462 plant species, 110 orchids, 35 of bromeliads, some 37 species of mammals, 200 of birds and migratory shorebirds, amphibians and species of bees.
To manage the reserve in a sustainable manner, it has been divided into three areas: protection, restoration and sustainable management. The activities carried out include patrol controls, inventory, reforestation, observation towers, among others.
For more information about booking and planning tours, please contact:
Department of Environment +502 7720 1800
