Wetland youth champions in Guatemala
Located in the Escuintla district on Guatemala’s Pacific Coast, the wetlands around Sipacate-Naranjo are treasured conservation areas. Sipacate-Naranjo National Park is one of the most representative conservation areas in the Pacific of Guatemala. It has a variety of ecosystems including mangroves, which are key nurseries for aquatic species and fundamental to the local economy. The wetland mangroves also serve as a refuge for animals from the interior during the winter dry season. Unique sites, such as the Poza del Nance, are vis...