Manchón-Guamuchal
Manchón Guamuchal is a litoral wetland zone situated along the Pacific coast of Guatemala. It is one of the last remaining mangrove forest area on the pacific coast of Guatemala and an important stop for migratory birds. It was declared a Ramsar site in 1995.
Manchón-Guamuchal
- Type: Wetland
- Also known as: “Manchon-Guamuchal”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Retalhuleu, Pacific Lowlands, Guatemala, Central America, North America
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Latitude
14.47972° or 14° 28′ 47″ north
Longitude
-92.12306° or 92° 7′ 23″ west
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
7669FVHG+VQ
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From French to Spanish—“Manchón-Guamuchal” goes by many names.
- French: “Manchón-Guamuchal”
- Spanish: “Manchon-Guamuchal”
- Spanish: “Manchón-Guamuchal”
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