El Rosario National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids El Rosario National Park |
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| Location | Petén, Guatemala |
| Area | 11.05 km2 (4.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Established | Acuerdo Gubernativo 10-10-80 |
| Visitors | allowed |
| Operator | INAB |
El Rosario National Park (Spanish pronunciation: [el roˈsaɾjo]) is located in El Petén, Guatemala, on the eastern edge of the town of Sayaxché. (16°31′38″N 90°09′36″W / 16.527163°N 90.160017°W). The park is named after laguna El Rosario, a small lake within its boundaries, and was formerly a state owned finca managed by the National Forestry Institute (INAB). In 1980 it was declared a national park. The park covers an area of 11.05 km2, including the El Rosario lake, which has a surface area of 4 ha in the dry season, though it is considerably larger during the rainy season.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional El Rosario para niños
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