Maya Mountains
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| Maya Mountains | |
| Montañas Mayas | |
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 Maya Mountains during foggy conditions
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| Countries |  Belize,  Guatemala |
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| Highest point | Doyle's Delight |
| - elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| - coordinates | 16°29′39″N 89°2′45″W / 16.49417°N 89.04583°W |
| Geology | Karstic |
| Period | Mesozoic (Cretaceous) |
The Maya Mountains are a mountain range in Belize and eastern Guatemala. The highest peaks are Doyle's Delight at 1,124 metres (3,688 ft) and Victoria Peak at 1,120 metres (3,670 ft). The Maya Mountains and associated foothills contain a number of important Mayan ruins including the sites of Lubaantun,[1] Nim Li Punit, Cahal Pech,[2] and Chaa Creek; the most eminent nature reserve within the range is the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. The mountains are mainly made of Paleozoic granite and other Paleozoic sediments.
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