Río Azul

Río Azul is a stream in , and has an elevation of 1,645 metres. Río Azul is situated nearby to the locality , 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 southwest of Río Azul.

Río Azul

Latitude
15.44659° or 15° 26′ 48″ north
Longitude
-91.13041° or 91° 7′ 50″ west
Elevation
1,645 metres (5,397 feet)
Open location code
767CCVW9+JR
Geo­Names ID
11483115
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