Chimis
Chimis is a locality in Lempira Department, Honduras and has an elevation of 2,291 metres. Chimis is situated nearby to the locality Río Negro, as well as near Santa Cruz.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cerro Las Minas.
Cerro Las Minas
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: ETXEVERZ, Public domain.
Cerro Las Minas is the highest mountain in Honduras. Cerro Las Minas is located in the rugged and relatively isolated Lempira Department in the western part of the country. Cerro Las Minas is situated 4 km east of Chimis.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Belén Gualcho.
Belén Gualcho
Town
Belén Gualcho is a municipality in the Honduran department of Ocotepeque. This small village founded in 1715 is a jewel in the middle of the Honduran mountains, located in the department of Ocotepeque and close to Gracias and San Sebastian to the south. Belén Gualcho is situated 10 km southwest of Chimis.
Chimis
- Type: Locality
- Location: Lempira Department, Honduras, Central America, North America
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Latitude
14.53333° or 14° 32′ northLongitude
-88.71667° or 88° 43′ westElevation
2,291 metres (7,516 feet)Open location code
766HG7MM+88GeoNames ID
3613617
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