Central America
Guatemala
El Progreso Department

Sierra del Lacandón

The Sierra del Lacandón is a low karstic mountain range in and Mexico. It is situated in the north-west of the department of El Petén and the south-east of .
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  • Type: Forest
  • Description: national park in Guatemala
  • Also known as: “Sierra del Lacandon”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Piedras Negras.

Photo: Authenticmaya, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a Mayan archaeological site in near the Usumacinta River. The site was a large city, known for its large number of sculptures.

Sierra del Lacandón

Latitude
17.2051° or 17° 12′ 18″ north
Longitude
-91.2789° or 91° 16′ 44″ west
Open location code
769C6P4C+2C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1290366419
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­wood
Wiki­data ID
Q6799898
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Satellite Map

Discover Sierra del Lacandón from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Venetian—“Sierra del Lacandón” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as El Porvenir and Nuevo Progreso.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include San Marcos and Laguneta Lacandón.

Guatemala: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala, Tikal, and Quetzaltenango.

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