Auto Safari Chapin, Drive-through safari park in Taxisco, Guatemala
Auto Safari Chapin is a drive-through safari park located in Taxisco with sprawling grounds where animals roam in open areas. The park features multiple zones with different species and vegetation that visitors observe from vehicles and boats.
The park was founded in 1980 and introduced the concept of safari driving to Guatemala, an experience that was new to the country at that time. This innovation made it possible for many people to observe animals in semi-natural conditions.
The park serves as a place where local families come to observe animals in open spaces and learn about wildlife behavior firsthand. Visitors encounter both native species and animals from other parts of the world during their visit.
The park is accessible on most days, with the morning hours being the best time when animals are more active. Visitors should allow plenty of time to experience both the driving routes and the boat excursions.
The park combines driving through with boat rides around artificial islands where animals inhabit separate habitats. This mix of two different observation methods makes the experience varied and allows different perspectives on animal viewing.
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