Waterfalls in Guatemala map & data
There are 67 waterfalls mapped in Guatemala, spread over 13 regions. The most are in Alta Verapaz (11), Quetzaltenango (10) and Izabal (9). 37% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Cata ráfagas de Caxlanpom, Catarata grande Nebaj and El Quetzal.
Waterfalls by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Verapaz | 11 | 16% |
| Quetzaltenango | 10 | 15% |
| Izabal | 9 | 13% |
| Baja Verapaz | 8 | 12% |
| Petén | 5 | 7.5% |
| Quiché | 5 | 7.5% |
| San Marcos | 5 | 7.5% |
| Santa Rosa | 5 | 7.5% |
| Huehuetenango | 3 | 4.5% |
| Sololá | 2 | 3.0% |
| Zacapa | 1 | 1.5% |
| Jalapa | 1 | 1.5% |
| Escuintla | 1 | 1.5% |
Notable waterfalls in Guatemala
- Cata ráfagas de CaxlanpomPetén
- Catarata grande NebajQuiché
- El Quetzal
- Río CahabónAlta Verapaz
- Santa RosaliaZacapa
- Cascada CalienteIzabal
- Catarata de UrlantaJalapa
- catarata la trinidadSan Marcos
- Cascada Laguna MagdalenaHuehuetenango
- Las animasQuetzaltenango
- Catarata Salto de ChilascóBaja Verapaz
- Cascada Fuentes del PacayaEscuintla
- Cascada El SaltonSanta Rosa
- Garbutt's FallsPetén
- Catarata pequena NebajQuiché
- Finca el ParaisoIzabal
- Cataratas de Laguna BravaHuehuetenango
- Rubel PoBaja Verapaz
- Cascadas del CarmenSanta Rosa
- Cataratas NebajQuiché
- Gracias a Dios FallsIzabal
- IsoteHuehuetenango
- Salto Las CañasSanta Rosa
- Catarata ParramosQuiché
- Siete AltaresIzabal
What's in this layer
Every waterfall in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Waterfalls and cascades.
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Frequently asked questions
How many waterfalls are there in Guatemala?
This layer holds 67 waterfalls 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 waterfall?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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