Tikal, the great Maya city rising from the Peten rainforest, is a magical place to watch parrots and scarlet macaws fly over the ancient temples at dawn and dusk. Mealy and white-crowned parrots are common in the forest canopy, while scarlet macaws add flashes of red over the ruins, part of a regional recovery effort. The macaws are most active from February to June, around their breeding season.
Tikal, the great Maya city rising from the Peten rainforest, is a magical place to watch parrots and scarlet macaws fly over the ancient temples at dawn and dusk. Mealy and white-crowned parrots are common in the forest canopy, while scarlet macaws add flashes of red over the ruins, part of a regional recovery effort. The macaws are most active from February to June, around their breeding season.
Up to 80% sighting chance in Tikal National Park, Peten, Guatemala. Best months: April, March, May.
Mealy and white-crowned parrots are common, and scarlet macaws are seen over the ruins, part of a regional recovery effort.
February to June, around their breeding season, when scarlet macaws are most regular over the temples.
Yes, birding at dawn from the temples is a highlight, pairing the wildlife with one of the great Maya archaeological sites.
Park entry runs around 150 GTQ for foreign visitors, roughly 20 USD (2026 prices).
