The Manglares Route of Pacific Coast of Guatemala

Photo by Roman Bruehwiler.

The Manglares Route of Pacific Coast of Guatemala is part of the Tentative list of Guatemala in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The Manglares Route of Pacific Coast of Guatemala comprises Manchón Guamuchal reserve and Monterrico. Monterrico is known for its volcanic black sand beaches and annual influx of sea turtles. Manchón Guamuchal is a litoral wetland zone with one of the last remaining mangrove forest areas on the pacific coast of Guatemala and an important stop for migratory birds.

Map of The Manglares Route of Pacific Coast of Guatemala

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Full Name
The Manglares Route of Pacific Coast of Guatemala
Country
Guatemala
Added
2002
Type
Natural
Categories
Natural landscape - Marine and Coastal
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2002 Added to Tentative List

The site has 2 locations

The Manglares Route of Pacific Coast of Guatemala: Manchón Guamuchal (T)
The Manglares Route of Pacific Coast of Guatemala: Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii (T)

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