Southwest
Montañas Mayas Chiquibul Biosphere Reserve: Mapping the Maya Mountain Forest Landscapes
Exploring karst topography and protected forest corridors in El Petén
The Montañas Mayas Chiquibul biosphere reserve spans a vast, forested tract across the municipalities of San Luis and Poptún. As a cornerstone of the regional protected area network, it encompasses ridges, sinkholes, and river systems that define the transition from lowland plains to the Maya Mountain foothills. This area remains essential for understanding the natural heritage and geological complexity of northern Guatemala.
- Area
- 1,236 km²
- Relief
- Highland
- Water
- Minor water