Holmul River (Guatemala) facts for kids
"Río Holmul" redirects here. For the Maya archaeological site, see Holmul. For other rivers of the same name, see Holmul River.
Quick facts for kids Holmul River |
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| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | El Petén |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | El Petén 400 m (1,300 ft) 17°00′54″N 89°36′54″W / 17.015112°N 89.614878°W |
| River mouth | 200 m (660 ft) 17°17′52″N 89°12′50″W / 17.297805°N 89.213963°W |
The Holmul River (Spanish: Río Holmul) is a river in northeastern Guatemala that flows through the Petén Basin region in the departamento (department) of El Petén towards the border with Belize. A number of significant pre-Columbian Maya sites lie along or near the course of this waterway, including Tikal, Nakum, Holmul, Naranjo, Yaxha and Witzna.
See also
In Spanish: Río Holmul para niños
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