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Piedras Negras Travel Guide

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Piedras Negras is in Guatemala.

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Understand

The archaeological ruins known as Piedras Negras are located on the eastern bank of the Usumacinta River, just opposite the Mexican border in northwestern Guatemala. The site was one of the largest and most important of the Classic Maya period. It originally had many many magnificent limestone sculptures, relief panels, and stelae, but most are now located in museums.

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

Fees/Permits

Get around

See

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

Get out

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