Las Victorias
Las Victorias National Park is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, on the north-western outskirts of the city of Cobán (15.477182°N 90.381775°W). Formerly a finca acquired in the mid-19th century by the French coffee grower Jules Rossignon,[1] Las Victorias was designated a national park in 1980. The park covers an area of 82 ha, and is managed by the National Forestry Institute (INAB).[2]
| Las Victorias National Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alta Verapaz, Guatemala |
| Coordinates | 15°28′38″N 90°22′54″W |
| Area | 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Established | Decreto Legislativo 9-80 |
| Visitors | allowed |
| Operator | INAB |
References
- Wagner, Regina, William H Hempstead, Cristóbal von Rothkirch (2003). Historia del Café de Guatemala. Asociación Nacional del Café / Villegas. ISBN 978-958-96982-8-0.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- 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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