The Magnificent Toucan
The name of this lodge is dedicated to the beautiful Toucan birds that dominate the area and are sweet to the heart and pleasant to the eyes. Their beauty is pure and rare, and they are virtually unknown in other parts of the world. Toucans can be seen on a daily basis at Lake Mainstay Resort.
Some of the Indigenous peoples of South America regard the bird with a sacred eye; they are traditionally seen as conduits between the worlds of the living and the spirits. The ancient Aztecs believed that the Toucan's beak was created from rainbows, a reward for being messengers of the gods.
9 Species
Nine species of Toucans are found in Guyana, from the Toco Toucan to the Green Aracari.
Social Birds
Toucans travel in groups of 6-12 adults. It's rare to find a single bird roaming alone.
Distinct Calls
Their calls can be heard half a mile away, resembling a mix of frog croaks and pig oinks.
Sacred Symbolism
Aztecs performed rituals believing Toucans' rainbow beaks would grant them rain.
