ARCAS Wildlife Rescue Center
Centro de Rescate ARCAS
A lakeside wildlife rescue and release center, where you can see rescued parrots, monkeys and ocelots. Entry fees support conservation.
ARCAS is a nonprofit wildlife rescue organization in Guatemala. Its Petén center cares for animals rescued from illegal trade, including scarlet macaws, spider monkeys and coatis, and releases them back into the rainforest after rehabilitation. The education area is open to visitors, with an interpretive trail and viewing platforms, while the rehabilitation area is closed so the animals are not disturbed. It is about 15 minutes by boat from Flores and is often combined with a lake tour. Entry fees support conservation, and you can also sign up to volunteer.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Isla de Flores
- Tayasal Viewpoint (Mirador del Rey Canek)
- Actun Kan Caves
- Ixpanpajul Natural Park
- Lake Petén Itzá
- Biotopo Cerro Cahuí
- Mundo Perdido, Tikal
- Tikal Temple IV