Caves in Guatemala map & data
There are 21 caves mapped in Guatemala, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Alta Verapaz (7), Petén (7) and Izabal (3) - Alta Verapaz alone holds 33% of them. 57% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Naj Tunich Cave, Cueva Tigre and Cueva Lanquín.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Verapaz | 7 | 33% |
| Petén | 7 | 33% |
| Izabal | 3 | 14% |
| Baja Verapaz | 2 | 9.5% |
| Sololá | 1 | 4.8% |
| Escuintla | 1 | 4.8% |
Notable caves in Guatemala
- Naj Tunich CavePetén · cave entrance
- Cueva TigreIzabal · cave entrance
- Cueva LanquínAlta Verapaz · cave entrance
- Cueva de ChicoyBaja Verapaz · cave entrance
- Entrance to Cerro TzankujilSololá · cave entrance
- Cueva del RioPetén · cave entrance
- Cuevo MariasAlta Verapaz · cave entrance
- Xibalba CavePetén · cave entrance
- INICIO DE TUNEL R1Alta Verapaz · cave entrance
- Xibalba Cave ResurgencePetén · cave entrance
- el sumideroAlta Verapaz · cave entrance
- ZaotunPetén · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Guatemala?
This layer holds 21 caves in Guatemala, the most of them in Alta Verapaz. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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