Biking to Protect Guatemala’s Rainforest

Jose Pablo Yelkman Mendia, an outdoor adventure guide, introduces El Sur, a natural reserve near Volcán de Agua. The reserve, spanning 2,500 acres with over 25 miles of trails, was created to conserve land sustainably through recreational activities like mountain biking. The park's protected wildlife thrives, contrasting with the deforested agricultural lands outside. The video emphasizes the importance of preserving nature and the cultural differences between protected and unprotected areas.

What does the narrator find fascinating about nature while on the trail?

• The absence of trees

• The changing wildlife and scenery

• The lack of wildlife

• The consistent scenery

Where is El Sur located?

• In the north part of Volcán de Agua

• In the south part of Volcán de Agua

• Near the Atlantic coast

• In the center of the city

What was the primary reason for introducing recreational activities at El Sur?

• To compete with other parks

• To increase deforestation

• To make the reserve sustainable

• To attract more tourists

What is the narrator's favorite activity at El Sur?

• Hiking

• Bird watching

• Mountain biking

• Camping

What is the impact of agriculture on the land outside the reserve?

• Improved air quality

• Deforestation

• More recreational activities

• Increased wildlife