Río Yalcastán

Río Yalcastán is a stream in Huehuetenango Department, Guatemala and has an elevation of 1,152 metres. Río Yalcastán is situated nearby to the locality Yalcastán Buena Vista, as well as near Yaltoyas.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Laguna Brava.

Laguna Brava

Lake

Photo: Garp83, Public domain.

Laguna Brava, also known as Yolnabaj, is a karstic lake in Guatemala. It is situated in the municipality of Nentón, close to the border with Mexico. The lake is fed by several streams and subterraneous watercourses.

Río Yalcastán

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Riachuelo Yulcastén”, “Río Yalcassen”, “Rio Yalcastan”, and “Río Yalcastén”
Category: body of water
Location: Huehuetenango Department, Guatemala, Central America, North America
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Latitude

16.04526° or 16° 2′ 43″ north

Longitude

-91.58038° or 91° 34′ 49″ west

Elevation

1,152 metres (3,780 feet)

Open location code

768C2CW9+4R

GeoNames ID

3587600

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Localities in the Area

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