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Biotope del Quetzal, also known as Biotope Mario Dary Rivera, is a 2,580-acre (1,044-ha) protected area located about an hour outside Cobán. The reserve’s convenient location makes it a good place to stop and explore the region’s dense cloud forests. The lush, high-altitude cloud-forest ecosystem is the Quetzal’s natural habitat.
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Formed on limestone, these lagoons constitute a geological curiosity because their characteristics of color and depth vary throughout the year. The first lagoon serves as a source of water for nearby communities and therefore it is forbidden to swim in it; however, the more adventurous can enjoy a ride in canoe or raft in its beautiful waters.