Uaxactún
Uaxactún is a triangulation station in Petén Department, Guatemala.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Uaxactun and Uaxactun Airport.
Uaxactun
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Uaxactún is a village and ancient Maya city in a remote area of Guatemala's Northern Lowlands, beyond the more famous ruins of Tikal.
Uaxactun Airport
Aerodrome
Uaxactun Airport is an airstrip in the village of Uaxactun, Guatemala. The airstrip may be closed. Aerial imagery shows less than 300 metres of grass landing area remaining unobstructed by trees and structures.
Uaxactún
- Type: Triangulation station
- Also known as: “Uaxactun”
- Location: Petén Department, Guatemala, Central America, North America
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Latitude
17.39063° or 17° 23′ 26″ northLongitude
-89.63716° or 89° 38′ 14″ westElevation
180 metres (591 feet)Open location code
769G99R7+74GeoNames ID
11413668
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Uaxactún” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Uaxactún”
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