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Museo El Príncipe Maya
For history and culture buffs, this private museum is a must. Despite its small scale, it showcases an impressive display of Mayan artifacts, ceramic ritual plates, weapons and jade jewelry. With explanations in English and Spanish, this museum places its collection within the...
For history and culture buffs, this private museum is a must. Despite its small scale, it showcases an impressive display of Mayan artifacts, ceramic ritual plates, weapons and jade jewelry. With explanations in English and Spanish, this museum places its collection within the...
Museum
Cobán, Guatemala
Cobán, Guatemala
Templo El Calvario
Built atop a hill overlooking Cobán, the temple is 137 steps away from the city center. At the start of the long stairway, visitors are greeted by a shrine where locals pray and leave offerings. Many Q’eqchi religious rituals are also held at altars of the temple. Dating back to 1810, its simple...
Built atop a hill overlooking Cobán, the temple is 137 steps away from the city center. At the start of the long stairway, visitors are greeted by a shrine where locals pray and leave offerings. Many Q’eqchi religious rituals are also held at altars of the temple. Dating back to 1810, its simple...
Historical Building
Cobán, Guatemala
Cobán, Guatemala
Vivero Verapaz
A visit to this orchid haven is interesting whether you are a plant-lover or not. The nursery is home to more than 400 of the 770 orchid species found in Guatemala. The best time to visit is between December and February when most of the flowers (including Guatemala’s national...
A visit to this orchid haven is interesting whether you are a plant-lover or not. The nursery is home to more than 400 of the 770 orchid species found in Guatemala. The best time to visit is between December and February when most of the flowers (including Guatemala’s national...
Other Activity
Cobán, Guatemala
Cobán, Guatemala
Parque Central
This relatively small triangular park represents the heart of the city, where major activities take place. The park is flanked by the cathedral, Palacio de Gobernacíon and Municipalidad (Town Hall). Built on higher ground, all roads leading to the park are steeply inclined. Frequented by locals,...
This relatively small triangular park represents the heart of the city, where major activities take place. The park is flanked by the cathedral, Palacio de Gobernacíon and Municipalidad (Town Hall). Built on higher ground, all roads leading to the park are steeply inclined. Frequented by locals,...
City Park
Cobán, Guatemala
Cobán, Guatemala
Parque Las Victorias
Further north of Templo El Calvario is a densely forested nature reserve that acts as a retreat from the city. This 84-hectare national park is close to the city center, and has extensive walking trails, a campground ($2.50 per person for camping), and BBQ facilities. You might...
Further north of Templo El Calvario is a densely forested nature reserve that acts as a retreat from the city. This 84-hectare national park is close to the city center, and has extensive walking trails, a campground ($2.50 per person for camping), and BBQ facilities. You might...
Hiking
Cobán, Guatemala
Cobán, Guatemala
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