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Coban

Guatemala · Alta Verapaz Department

Coban is a city in the highlands of central Guatemala and the capital of the Alta Verapaz Department. Set among misty, green hills, it is a centre of coffee and cardamom growing and is known for its orchids and cool, rainy climate. The city is the main gateway to Semuc Champey and other caves, rivers and cloud forests of the Verapaz region.

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Things to do in Coban

Discover The Paradisiacal Semuc Champey + Kanba Caves - Tour From Cobán · 11 h · from $180 · 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
Enjoy The Natural Pools Of Semuc Champey + The Lanquin Caves - Tour from Coban · 13 h · from $180 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
El Quetzal Birdwatching Tour from Cobán:Guatemala's National Bird · 5 h · from $110 · 1.0/5 (1 reviews)
Visit The Crystal Clear Lachuá Lagoon, All-Included Tour From Coban · 14 h · from $220
Visit The Caves Of Bombil Pek - Tour From Coban · 8 h · from $150
The best of Cobán walking tour · 2 h · from $467.24

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Practical facts

Local time: UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
Region: Alta Verapaz Department
Main language: Spanish
On the map: 15.47° N, 90.37° W

Near Coban

Semuc Champey · 45 km away
Guatemala City · 94 km away
Antigua · 109 km away
Panajachel · 116 km away
Lake Atitlan · 126 km away
San Pedro La Laguna · 129 km away

More of Guatemala

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