Distance from Nebaj to the Pacific Ocean

• Straight-line (air) distance to Pacific coast: **~110 km (68 miles)**.
• Road distance (via CA-1 / RN-15 to Retalhuleu / Champerico): **~180–200 km (112–124 miles)** — **4.5–6 hours** due to **mountainous, winding roads** (paved but steep, curvy, landslide-prone).
• Elevation: Nebaj ~1,900 m (6,200 ft); Pacific coast = sea level. **Descent of ~1,900 m**.

Context

Nebaj is in the **Cuchumatanes Range** (highest non-volcanic mountains in Central America). The **Pacific slope** drains via **Río Samalá, Río Sis, Río Ocosito**. The **Chixoy (Negro) River** drains north from Nebaj to **Usumacinta / Gulf of Mexico**—so Nebaj is near the **continental divide**.

The **Pacific coastal plain (Bocacosta)** is **hot, humid, agricultural** (sugarcane, coffee, rubber, palm). **Retalhuleu** is the nearest major Pacific town; **Champerico** / **Sipacate** are port/beach areas.