Maya Mountains

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Maya Mountains during foggy conditions. Taken at mile 31 on the Hummingbird Highway at the village of St. Margaret.
Maya Mountains during foggy conditions. Taken at mile 31 on the Hummingbird Highway at the village of St. Margaret.

The Maya Mountains are a mountain range in Belize and eastern Guatemala. The tallest mountain is Victoria Peak at 3,675 feet (1,120 m). The peak is located about 256 km (160 mi) south of Belmopan, Belize's capital. The Maya Mountains and associated foothills contain a number of important Mayan ruins and natural areas; the most eminent nature reserve within the range is the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Coordinates: 16°40′N, 88°50′W

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