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Valleys, peaks, deep ravines, and elevated plateaus comprise the topography of this rugged area whose rough terrain creates a great variety of striking natural sights. This is also one of
the departments in which the mix of natural resources and cultural heritage are evident. Twelve miles (19 km.) away from Chichicastenango is the capital of the department of El Quiché, Santa Cruz del Quiché, which
sits 6,560 feet above sea level (2,000 m.).
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