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Morales

Izabal Department, Guatemala · North America

About Morales

Morales is worth a stop: 30 minutes from San José de Tarros, 31km from Río Dulce Gorge.

Morales is a town located in Izabal Department, Guatemala. With a population of 18,994, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Morales sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Morales to your route.

About Morales

Morales is a municipality in Izabal Department of Guatemala. The municipality was created in 1920 and is formed by the town of Morales, 9 villages and 56 rural communities. The Cuevas del Silvino National Park is located a few kilometers northeast of Morales.

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Where is Morales located?

Morales is located in Izabal Department, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 15.4723 latitude, -88.8407 longitude.

What is the population of Morales?

Morales has a population of approximately 18,994 people, making it a town in Guatemala.

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Quick Information

Population
18,994
Continent
North America
Country
Guatemala
Region
Izabal Department
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.4723, -88.8407

Tags

North AmericaGuatemalaIzabal DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Morales

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Castle of San Felipe de Lara

A compact 17th-century Spanish fort of turrets and drawbridges at the narrowest point where Lake Izabal meets the Río Dulce, built to stop Caribbean pirates: a chain was once strung across the water to the far bank.

25 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Quiriguá

UNESCO Maya site just off Guatemala's Atlantic Highway, home to the tallest stelae ever carved by the Maya: 10-m sandstone giants standing in a banana-plantation clearing.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Río Dulce Gorge

A jungle river running out of Lake Izabal to the Caribbean through a gorge of 100 m limestone walls hung with bromeliads, with hot springs at the water's edge. The highway bridge at Fronteras gives the classic overview.

31 km · about 35 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Morales.

San José de Tarros

🇭🇳 Honduras

24 km awayPop. 1,634

Joconal

🇭🇳 Honduras

26 km awayPop. 1,206

Tras Cerros

🇭🇳 Honduras

27 km awayPop. 4,174

Loma Alta

🇭🇳 Honduras

31 km awayPop. 1,067

Azacualpa

🇭🇳 Honduras

34 km awayPop. 5,949

Agualote

🇭🇳 Honduras

34 km awayPop. 1,759

Concepción de la Barranca

🇭🇳 Honduras

36 km awayPop. 1,014

Los Amates

🇬🇹 Guatemala

37 km awayPop. 3,417

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