Sierra de las Minas
Guatemala, Alta Verapaz
Sierra de las Minas
LocationGuatemala, Alta Verapaz
RegionAlta Verapaz
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates15.1000°, -89.8000°
Established1990
Area2405.37
Nearest CitySalamá (30 km)
About Sierra de las Minas
A UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve spanning five departments with Guatemala's most extensive cloud forest — approximately 60% of the country's remaining cloud forest. The reserve runs nearly 180 km through Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, El Progreso, Zacapa, and Izabal, rising from 10 m to 3,010 m elevation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sierra de las Minas located?
Sierra de las Minas is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala at coordinates 15.1, -89.8.
How do I get to Sierra de las Minas?
To get to Sierra de las Minas, the nearest city is Salamá (30 km).
How large is Sierra de las Minas?
Sierra de las Minas covers approximately 2,405.37 square kilometers (929 square miles).
When was Sierra de las Minas established?
Sierra de las Minas was established in 1990.