1. UNESCO/UNEP/UNF/Rare Linking Sustainable Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation at World Heritage Sites

2. Conservation Tours is an alliance of local tour operators committed to the development and promotion of sustainable tourism as a means of supporting conservation efforts in Mesoamerica Conservation Tours

3. The mission of Conservation Tours is to support the protection of the natural and cultural heritage of the natural areas in which we work Conservation Tours

4. Local ecotourism products and services that meet international standards Local products and services linked to regional and international markets Supporting conservation efforts through a contribution of 5-10 percent of our net profits Conservation Tours

5. Tikal National Park Petén, Northern Guatemala Activity Options: Archaeology – Tikal, Uaxactun, Yaxha, Mirador, and other Maya sites Excellent birding and wildlife viewing Jungle hiking/trekking Mountain biking Kayaking Horseback riding Conservation Tours

6. Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Activity Options: Exploring coastal areas Saltwater fly-fishing Sea kayaking Snorkeling and scuba diving Archaeological site visits Excellent birding and wildlife viewing Cultural exchanges with Maya communities Conservation Tours

7. Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve North Coast of Honduras Activity Options: Jungle hiking/trekking Excellent birding/wildlife viewing Exploring coastal areas Rich indigenous cultures Rafting Sea turtle / butterfly conservation projects Snorkeling and scuba diving in the Bay Islands Conservation Tours

8. Specialty guiding services (birding, archeological, etc.) Transportation services (land, air, water) Volunteer opportunities Educational-based travel Country-wide trip logistics Research/investigation opportunities Conferences/meetings Conservation Tours offers a variety of customized travel planning services: Conservation Tours

9. Lucia Prinz Mesoamerican Coordinator Flores, Petén, Guatemala (+502) 926.0670 (+502) 914.4560 lprinz@rareconservation.org Mark Willuhn US Coordinator Boulder, Colorado +1.303.440.3362 +1.800.682.0584 toll-free in US mwilluhn@rareconservation.org Conservation Tours For more information on Conservation Tours in Mesoamerica, please contact: