The Ixcán River is a river in Guatemala. The river flows northwards from its sources in the
Sierra de los Cuchumatanes
The Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, in western Guatemala, is the highest non-volcanic mountain range in Central America.
Etymology
The name "Cuchumatán" is derived from the Mam words ''cuchuj'' (to join or unite) and ''matán'' (with superior forc ...
mountain range in Huehuetenango, marks the border with El Quiché for a number of kilometers, and crosses the border with Mexico at 16.074929°N 91.107817°W where it flows into the
Lacantún River, a tributary of the
Usumacinta River. The Ixcán river basin covers an area of 2,085 square kilometres (805 sq mi) in Guatemala.
The river has several different names. From its sources and downriver: Río Quisil, Río Naranjo, Río Cocola, Río Yula San Juan, and Río Ixcán.
References
External links
Map of Guatemala including the river
Rivers of Guatemala
Rivers of Mexico
Geography of Mesoamerica
International rivers of North America
Usumacinta River
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