| Laguna Brava (Yolnabaj) |
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|---|---|
| Location | Nentón |
| Lake type | Karstic lake |
| Primary inflows | Río Yalacastán |
| Basin countries | Guatemala |
| Max. length | 6 km |
| Max. width | 1.2 km |
| Surface area | 3.8 km² |
| Surface elevation | 1,142 m |
Laguna Brava (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]
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]