Retalhuleu Department Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Retalhuleu is a department located the south-west of Guatemala, extending from the mountains down to the Pacific Ocean coast. It has an area of 1856 km². In 2002 the Department of Retalhuleu was 241,411 people. The capital is the city of Retalhuleu.The largest Native American group in the state is Quiché Maya people. The department contains a number of Pre-Columbian ruins, including Takalik Abaj and San Juan Noj.
