Sierra de las Minas, Protected nature reserve in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
The Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve extends over 242,642 hectares through five departments, featuring elevations from sea level to 3,015 meters.
The reserve received its protected status in 1990 under UNESCO's Man and Biosphere program, marking Guatemala's commitment to environmental conservation.
Local indigenous communities maintain traditional agricultural methods within designated areas of the reserve, supporting sustainable resource management practices.
The reserve contains 294 water sources that supply the Polochic and Motagua river basins, providing essential water resources to surrounding communities.
The endangered Heloderma charlesbogerti lizard, known locally as 'Niño Dormido', finds its natural habitat within the protected boundaries of this reserve.
GPS coordinates: 15.18551,-89.74241
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07
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