Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park

The Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park (Triángulo Cultural in Spanish) is a multidisciplinary project involving archaeologists, architects, restaurateurs, and biologists. It is situated in Petén, Guatemala. The project does not only work in one archaeological site, but in a region of 1,200 square kilometres (460 sq mi) including three gigantic sites and 14 sub enters – the most populated area of the Classic period of the Maya civilization.

Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park
Triángulo Cultural
Temple 216 in Yaxha
Map of Guatemala
LocationPetén, Guatemala
Coordinates17.115°N 89.384°W / 17.115; -89.384
Area371.6 km2 (91,800 acres)
Established2003
Visitors202 (in 1940)
Governing bodyprivate
Ramsar Wetland
Official nameParque Nacional Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo
Designated2 February 2006
Reference no.1599
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