Río Xalbaquiej
Río Xalbaquiej is an intermittent stream in Quiché Department, Guatemala and has an elevation of 1,911 metres. Río Xalbaquiej is situated nearby to the locality Agua Ligera, as well as near Sector Oratorio.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chichicastenango.
Chichicastenango
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Chichicastenango is a small town in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Located at an altitude of 2030m, it is surrounded by valleys and mountains. It is mostly renowned for its colourful markets, held on Thursdays and Sundays, where it is said that some of the most beautiful traditional Mayal textiles are sold.
Río Xalbaquiej
- Type: Intermittent stream
- Also known as: “Río Sacmequená” and “Rio Xalbaquiej”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Quiché Department, Guatemala, Central America, North America
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Latitude
14.96836° or 14° 58′ 6″ northLongitude
-91.11757° or 91° 7′ 3″ westElevation
1,911 metres (6,270 feet)Open location code
766CXV9J+8XGeoNames ID
3587844
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Río Xalbaquiej” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Río Sepelá”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Agua Ligera and Sector Oratorio.
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Highlights include Piscina Chocoyá and Laguna Lemoa.
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