Explore Las Lajas in Guatemala
Las Lajas in the region of Zacapa is a town in Guatemala - some 95 mi or ( 153 km ) East of New Guatemala , the country's capital city .
Current time in Las Lajas is now 01:01 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guatemala " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Belmopan, San Salvador, Zapote del Balsamo, Zacapa, and Tabancas. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Belmopan . Where to go and what to see in Las Lajas ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Los Amates
Los Amates is a municipality in the Izabal department of Guatemala. Their population is about 56,000. Their mayor is currently Marco Tulio Ramirez Estrada. Los Amates is located on the Motagua River, 6 kilometres from the ruins of the ancient Maya city of Quiriguá.
Located at 15.27 -89.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Gualán
Gualán is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Zacapa. Gualán is a small city located in the department of Zacapa in the country of Guatemala.
Located at 15.13 -89.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
La Unión, Zacapa
La Unión is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Zacapa.
Located at 14.97 -89.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Quiriguá
Quiriguá is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala. It is a medium-sized site covering approximately 3 square kilometres along the lower Motagua River, with the ceremonial center about 1 km from the north bank. During the Maya Classic Period (AD 200–900), Quiriguá was situated at the juncture of several important trade routes.
Located at 15.27 -89.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
1976 Guatemala earthquake
1976 Guatemala earthquake 240px 240pxDate February 4, 1976 (1976-02-03), 09:01:43 UTC-6Magnitude 7.5 MwDepth 5 kilometres Epicenter {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:15.32|N|89.10|W||||| | |name= }}Motagua FaultCountries or regions 22x20px GuatemalaMax. intensity MM IXCasualties 23,000 fatalities, 76,000 injured The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time.
Located at 15.32 -89.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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