Comments from our Visitors

Robert Mertz, MD, USA
A wonderful spot for birding. We had a most enjoyable two days. The food was excellent as was the bird guiding. We hope to return some day to see the Horned Guan.
December 2007

Fred Fiedler, USA
We love the birds, friendly people, and great accommodations. Thank you for setting up this nature preserve. This is important work and will benefit all of us for years to come.
December 2007

Berkley Darr, Richmond, VA, USA
We appreciate the work you are doing and your passion for conservation.

Tom Schall, Padre Island, TX, USA.
A most wonderful visit. I enjoyed the lodging and the food and especially the ambience. This is truly a gem! Josué is a fabulous birding guide and I consider him my friend. He is very talented and an enjoyable companion.
27 October 2007

Anders Kling, Sweden.
A lot of birds (140+ in just two days), very competent guides – Josué and Co., good food, and comfortable lodging. What else could you ask for! Muchas gracias!
22 October 2007

Frank Gallo, Connecticut, USA.
Thank you for a wonderful stay. I will bring a group as soon as I am able and hope to visit myself—keep Josué going, he’s a good guy. Cheers, Frank.
2 October 2006

Dr. John B. Heppner, Florida State Collector of Arthropods, Gainesville, Florida.
Vast fauna of Lepidoptera in the area of Champion’s collecting 100 years ago-excellent!
30 September 2006

Greg Johnson, USA.
Great Trip. We saw the Horned Guan and Azure-rumped Tanager. Josué es a great guide. Thanks to Lalo for his assistance in finding the Horned Guan.
20 August 2006

Rick & Brad Brekelbaum, Arkansas, USA.
We had a wonderful time enjoying the finca & birdwatching (got many lifers). The food and hospitality were great and Josué is a first class guide — we enjoyed so much being with him! We hope to return and bring more family.
27 July 2006

Maules & Bakemans, Poulsbo / Seattle Washington, USA.
Well worth the stop – We only wish we had enough time to spend the night.
19 July 2006

Francine Wildenborg, Netherlands.
This was a great experience. Beautiful reserve and great tour. Also the lunch was fabulous! Keep it like this and thank you very much!
1 May 2006

Timothy Barksdale, USA.
Hugo and I arrived on the 11th of April, we began to film with Sony high definition Camera and Fuji 42X lens. 1st day was quiet. Next day, at dawn, Lalo found Horned Guan and later I was able to film two Horned Guans!!!! Azure-rumped Tanager, Long-tailed Manakin, Blue-crowned Motmot, Rufous Saberwing and more. I’ll be back in 2007
17 April 2006

Juliet Petrencs, USA; Sabine Werzinger and Annegret vom Stein, Germany.
These buildings are great, lots of character, great books, decor. Cool bathrooms. Beautiful hikes, lots of birds. My favorite birding in Guatemala. Conchita's cooking muy rico! And finally some good coffee. We came with CAYAYA BIRDING and saw more than 100 birds in one day. Muy feliz!
11 December 2005

Kim Anderson and Alan van Norman, Bismarck, North Dakota.
Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality. We had a wonderful time birding! This is truely a paradise! Good food, and very friendly people. We will never forget you.
9 November 2005

Andy Sninsky and Inge Holecek, Monteverde, Costa Rica.
We had a terrific time birding on your finca. We will be writing it up in the paper as well as talking to our friends in Monteverde. Your food is tops and your birds are friendly. Keep in mind bird feeding boards and hummingbird feeders. We hope to see you in the future.
9 November 2005

Dr. and Mrs. Ingersoll III, Rhode Island, USA.
Most friendly and gracious hosts. Fantastic nature observations serve to please all levels of study. Comfortable accommodations and deightful cuisine. We hope to return soon. Muchas gracias.
30 October 2005

Cynthia Ryan, USA.
Had a wonderful stay - too short. Great birding - saw over 32 species in an afternoon and morning walk. Josué was a wonderful guide. Lots of fun to be with. Lovely service - peaceful place to be - thank you very much!
29 July 2005

Tom Jenner, England.
I had a great morning birdwatching with Ismael. We saw 67 species in only a few hours. I look forward to comming back.

Linda Vis, Netherlands.
Para mi la reserva es un lugar inolvidable, el "lodge" es muy comodo, fresco, buenas camas, muy limpio=perfecto! Tengo muy buenos recuerdos y regresaré! Hasta la proxima! Linda

Nicole Balloffet, Washington D.C., USA.
Thanks so much for showing us your beautiful reserve!! This is a beautiful place! The conservation, food and lodging were wonderful. Saludos, Nicole ballofet

Habacuc Ychante, Mexico
Entre varias opciones seguí una corazonada la cual consistía en conocer "Los Tarrales", fue una atinada elección venir aqui y conocer este hermosisimo lugar donde la Biodiversidad se hace posible con sus especies y animales y vegetales. Los senderos son accesibles y se puede observar mariposas, aves, reptiles, y capricoos de la naturaleza! Buena Suerte Habacuc

Daniela Diamente, Guatemala.
Casi es mi segunda casa aqui, y sigo llegando por lo precioso que es y por la gente tan amable que vive en Los Tarrales, Gracias

Barbara Chaves, USA.
This experience was beyond our expectations. We loved the exposure to village life on the plantation and the lodge and meals were terrific. Claudia (from CAYAYA BIRDING) provided us with a birding tour that was rich in diversity and experience. We loved her warmth and sense of humor and wonderfully creative expression. We will highly recommend this to friends and other birding enthusiasts in the USA!