Grutas de Lanquín
Grutas de Lanquín is a large limestone cave system located 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of Lanquín in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.[1][2]
| Grutas de Lanquín National Park | |
|---|---|
 Rock formation inside the caves. | |
| Location | Alta Verapaz, Guatemala |
| Coordinates | 15°34′56″N 89°59′16″W |
| Area | 0.11 km2 (0.042 sq mi) |
| Established | Acuerdo Gubernativo 26-05-55 |
| Visitors | allowed |
| Operator | CONAP Municipality of Lanquín |
| Website | www.semucchampey.com |
The Lanquín cave system was declared a national park in 1955.[3]
References
- "Lanquín Caves". showcaves.com. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- "Grutas de Lanquín". semucchampey.com. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
- CONAP. "Listado de Áreas Protegidas (enero, 2011)" (in Spanish). conap.gob.gt. Archived from the original (xls) on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
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