The Polochic Valley is an important geographic, agricultural, and cultural region located in northeastern Guatemala, primarily between the departments of Alta Verapaz and Izabal. The valley follows the course of the Polochic River, one of the country's most important rivers, which flows into Lake Izabal.
The term "Polochic Valley" refers to the extensive natural depression formed around the Polochic River. It is a fertile, humid area with great biodiversity, surrounded by mountains and hills.