Protected Area · Guatemala
Maya Biosphere Reserve
Maya Biosphere Reserve is a protected area in Guatemala, covering 5,337,962 acres (2,160,199 ha).
Protected Area · Guatemala
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Guatemala |
| Area | 5,337,962 acres (2,160,199 ha) |
| Coordinates | 17.4900° N, 89.0900° W |
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About Maya Biosphere Reserve
The Maya Biosphere Reserve (Spanish: Reserva de la Biosfera Maya) is a nature reserve in Guatemala managed by Guatemala's National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP). The Maya Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 21,602 km2, one-fifth of the country's total land area. The park is home to a large number of species of fauna including Morelet's crocodile and the ocellated turkey. It is also rich in flora including breadnut, mahogany, Swietenia humilis, Bloma prisca, Vitex gaumeri, cedar, Bucida buceras, Haematoxylum campechianum, Rhizophora mangle, and Pimenta dioica.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) · Belize City, Belize · 51.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Maya Biosphere Reserve?
Maya Biosphere Reserve is in Guatemala (17.4900° N, 89.0900° W).
How big is Maya Biosphere Reserve?
Maya Biosphere Reserve covers 5,337,962 acres (2,160,199 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1573483 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Biosphere_Reserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).