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Nature reserve in Mexico
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El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range of Chiapas in southern Mexico. It protects several distinct ecosystems, including the largest mountain cloud forest in Mexico. These cloud forests attract nature lovers, particularly birdwatchers who come for the 300+ species of bird found there, including the respelendant quetzal and the horned guan.
By bus
Autobuses AEXA] operates hourly buses from Tuxtla Gutierrez to the nearby town of Escuintla.
Most visitors come with tour guides who are allowed to operate vans or other vehicles on the park roads. Visitors are generally expected to walk the parks many trails, some with interpretive signage (in Spanish).
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