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Bodies of Water

Usumacinta River

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The largest river in Central America by discharge, forming part of the border between Mexico and Guatemala and flowing through dense rainforest that was once the heartland of the ancient Maya civilization. Numerous major Maya archaeological sites lie along its banks.

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Guatemala, Countries
Mexico, Countries

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