Laguna Brava
Laguna Brava (Spanish for wild or rough lake, Spanish pronunciation: [laˈɣuna ˈβɾaβa]), also known as Yolnabaj is a karstic lake in Guatemala. It is situated in the municipality of Nentón (Huehuetenango), close to the border with Mexico. The lake is fed by several streams and subterraneous watercourses.
| Laguna Brava | |
|---|---|
| Yolnabaj | |
Laguna Brava | |
| Location | Nentón |
| Coordinates | 16°03′00″N 91°34′00″W |
| Type | Karstic lake |
| Primary inflows | Río Yalacastán |
| Basin countries | Guatemala |
| Max. length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Surface area | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,142 m (3,747 ft) |
The area around Laguna Brava has been inhabited by Mayan communities of the Chuj ethnicity since the 19th century. In the year 2000 a conflict over land usage emerged between indigenous communities depending on the land, and the American owners that just acquired it in order to transform it into a nature reserve.
- Yolnabaj lake
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