Lake Izabal
| Lake Izabal | |
|---|---|
Río Dulce | |
| Basin countries | Guatemala |
| Surface area | 589.6 km2 (227.6 sq mi)[1] |
| Max. depth | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| References | [1] |
Lake Izabal (Spanish pronunciation: Rio Dulce.
The well preserved colonial
Howler Monkey
, and is a popular place for birdwatching.
Culture
There are many
indigenous communities surrounding the lake, namely the Mayas Q'eqchi'
.
The Castle of San Felipe de Lara, constructed in 1652 in honor of judge Antonio Lara Mangravo, was built to protect the region from pirates.
References
- ^ a b INSIVUMEH. "Indice de lagos". Retrieved 13 July 2008.
External links
- Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrolagía (INSIVUMEH)
- Lakes in Guatemala Photo gallery
- Lake description (in Spanish)
- Guatemalan Fauna Photo gallery
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