Río Azul

Río Azul is a village in , and has an elevation of 1,905 metres. Río Azul is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Maria Nebaj and Acul.

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is a small town in Quiche, Guatemala. A pre-Columbian Mayan archeological site is nearby and the town, and the area around it, is known for its Mayan culture, its many ranches, and excellent hiking opportunities.

Village
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is a town in the in . It is located just north but out of view from the town of Nebaj. The town was destroyed and much of its population brutally massacred by the National Army in the Guatemalan Civil War, but was later rebuilt in 1983 by the Government of Guatemala as a model town for other settlements similarly affected by the violence of the Civil War. is situated 8 km west of Río Azul.

Río Azul

Latitude
15.43245° or 15° 25′ 57″ north
Longitude
-91.11505° or 91° 6′ 54″ west
Elevation
1,905 metres (6,250 feet)
Open location code
767CCVJM+XX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9328823286
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
11483113
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