Mopan River
| Mopan River | |
|---|---|
Mopan River at Bullet Tree Falls | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Guatemala and Belize |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Guatemala |
| • coordinates | 16°58′13″N 89°12′40″W / 16.97021°N 89.21119°W |
| • elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Belize (affluent of Belize River) |
• coordinates | 17°10′39″N 89°04′51″W / 17.17742°N 89.08082°W |
• elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
The Mopan River is a river in Central America spanning the Petén Department of Guatemala and the Cayo District of Belize. It merges with the Macal River at Branch Mouth, Belize, forming the Belize River, which ultimately discharges into the Caribbean Sea. The drainage area of the combined watershed is 9,434.2 km2 (3,642.6 sq mi). Tributaries of the Mopan include Chiquibul Branch, Ceiba Grande, Salisipuedes, and Delores.