Copán Ruinas Hosts Guacamaya Fest to Mark Macaw Conservation

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 17, 2026 · Originally reported June 15, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Copán Ruinas will hold its tenth annual Guacamaya Fest from June 26 to 28, celebrating Honduras's macaw-conservation work and cultural heritage, with 12 red macaws set for release on June 28 as part of a decade-long effort that has freed more than 120 birds.

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