Laguna Brava
Karstic lake in Guatemala
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Laguna Brava (Spanish, '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.[1]
| Laguna Brava | |
|---|---|
| Yolnabaj | |
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  Laguna Brava Location within Guatemala | |
| Location | Nentón |
| Coordinates | 16°03′00″N 91°34′00″W |
| Type | Karstic lake |
| 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.[2] 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.[2]
Yolnabaj lake
