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San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz)

Guatemala, Petén

San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz)

LocationGuatemala, Petén
RegionPetén
TypeBiotope
Coordinates17.2833°, -89.8000°
Established1990
Area349.34
Nearest CityFlores (50 km)
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About San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz)

A large biotope named for the Maya ruin of El Zotz, known for its spectacular nightly bat emergence from caves beneath a Maya temple. The biotope borders Tikal National Park on the east and contains diverse lowland rainforest with jaguars, spider monkeys, and hundreds of bird species.

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Where is San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz) located?

San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz) is located in Petén, Guatemala at coordinates 17.2833, -89.8.

How do I get to San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz)?

To get to San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz), the nearest city is Flores (50 km).

How large is San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz)?

San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz) covers approximately 349.34 square kilometers (135 square miles).

When was San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz) established?

San Miguel La Palotada (El Zotz) was established in 1990.