CARIBBEAN GUATEMALA – Conservation Coast
Guatemala’s Caribbean coastline lies within one of the most wildlife-rich regions on Earth, the Mesoamerica Biodiversity Hotspot. With a diverse mosaic of lowland and tropical forests, lagoons, and mangrove swamps, this coastline is home to many highly threatened species. Among these are the Endangered Yucatan Black Howler Monkey , Keel-billed Motmot , and the largest native land mammal in Central and South America, Baird’s Tapir.
Today, this precious mosaic is under threat from cattle ranching, agricultural expansion, and coastal property development. These carbon-rich forests and wetlands are not only essential in the global fight against climate change but also buffer the impact of increasingly severe storm surges.
Aerial view of project area and Caribbean coastline, Guatemala. 
Black-eyed Leaf Frog on a leaf. 
A Baird's Tapir wading through wetlands. 
Explore the Conservation Coast with our Interactive Map
Key Species Protected by the Conservation Coast
PROJECT PARTNERS
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Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation (FUNDAECO)
FUNDAECO promotes the establishment of protected areas and their participatory management; supports land legalization for communities as well as sustainable economic development activities, and promotes biodiversity conservation through biological research and monitoring, environmental education, and political advocacy.
