Protection of sacred space of Cerro la Tortuga

Here we are, just a step away from achieving the goal we set for ourselves. There are not enough words to thank those who have put their hands into this dream of protecting Cerro Tortuga.

Cerro Tortuga is home not only to the water we protect, but also to all the life that depends on it. Over the last few months, we have dedicated our efforts to studying the fauna associated with this place, and what we have found fills us with satisfaction and hope. Each new thing we learn about this mountain gives us more strength to keep protecting it, as we can better understand its value and the importance of the work that you and all of us are doing.

We have set up camera traps along the ravine and have been able to find species as special as native Tropical Dry Forest raccoons (Procyon cancrivorus), crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous), collared forest falcons (Micrastur semitorquatus), ocelots (Leopardus pardalis), and the largest species of arboreal lizards in the Americas (Iguana iguana).

All these species arrived in search of water since our region is particularly affected by the El Niño phenomenon, which has significantly reduced rainfall this year. Luckily, our water spring still offers relief to the thirsty animals.

We hope to be in touch soon to celebrate together having reached the goal—we are almost there!!!