Naciones Unidas National Park
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Naciones Unidas National Park is a forested park area of 4.91 km2, located 21 km south of Guatemala City
, just north of Lake Amatitlán
. It is one of the last remaining nature reserve
s in the metropolitan area
of Guatemala City.
Guatemala City
Guatemala City , is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala and Central America...
, just north of Lake Amatitlán
Lake Amatitlán
Lake Amatitlán is a volcanic lake in south-central Guatemala, fairly close to Guatemala City. It lies in the central highlands, 1,186 m above sea level. Its maximum depth is 33 m and an average of 18 m...
. It is one of the last remaining nature reserve
Nature reserve
A nature reserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research...
s in the metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
of Guatemala City.