Places We Protect

The Maya Forest in Guatemala covers  more than six-million acres of tropical lowland forest and contains over one hundred ancient Mayan archaeological sites.
Other Places

News & Events

$24 Million of Guatemala's debt slated for Conservation in one of the largest debt swaps in history.

Conservancy launches landmark reforestation.

How Guatemala struggles to recover from the long-term impacts of Hurricane Stan.

Saving Land in Lacandon

Installing community gardens in Sierra del Lacandón National Park.

The Conservancy worked with a local partner to protect 77,000 acres in the Sierra Del Lacandon National Park.

About Guatemala

The Nature Conservancy can only help protect Guatemala's spectacular nature with your help. Find out how you can make a difference.

Guatemala is rich in biodiversity and has a strong cultural heritage as it was home to the ancient Maya civilization.