Guatemala and Mexico: Neighbors in Central and North America

Guatemala lies in Central America, bordered by Mexico (north/west), Belize (east), Honduras (east), El Salvador (south), and the Pacific Ocean (southwest). Mexico spans North America, bordered by the United States (north), Belize and Guatemala (southeast), the Pacific (south/west), and the Gulf of Mexico (east). The two nations share a 958-km (595-mi) border, a deep Maya heritage, and extensive trade, migration, and cultural ties. The Suchiate River marks much of their frontier.