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HasTowelWillTravel Says: Besides the pools, the hiking around Semuc Champey is absolutely fabulous. the area is permeated with lush jungles, rich flora and fauna that most people do not have the luxury of experiencing at home.There is a trail up to a lookout called El Mirador. This trail rises...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: The Semuc Champey lagoons are probably the most famous landmark around Coban. These aquamarine pools are gorgeous, formed from limestone runoff of the nearby river. It is a gorgeous site to relax for a day. One can hike up to el mirador, a look out from the mountainside. Or...
HasTowelWillTravel Says: Las Grutas de Lanquin are the famous caves near the town of Lanquin, full of bats and interesting animal-like formations. However, for a real adventure treat, head towards Semuc Champey. Right before you cross the bridge, there is a sign for Bak Na caves. These caves involve...
euzkadi Says: Coban is a good place to hang out, there are several streets with colonial buildings, and even some hints of the German past.
euzkadi Says: Is a small but interesting museum. A private collection with fine examples of mayan pottery, jewelry and a impressive stelae from Cancuen. There´s a Q15.00 fee to visit the exhibition.
euzkadi Says: And old church built in 1810 and located in a hill, with great views of the city and the nearby park of Las Victorias, is maybe Coban´s most interesting sight.
euzkadi Says: Dominated by the Cathedral, is the main spot of the city.
calcaf38 Says: Every market has a slightly different focus. The markets in Coban are less languorous than in Santa Elena, less hectically squeezed than in Antigua. Coban is a mountain town, and the produce on offer is a bit different too.
calcaf38 Says: Coban's central plaza is lively and noisy. The dignified cathedral struggles for attention with an unbelievable "early school of Star Trek" gazebo.
calcaf38 Says: The Calvario represents the Stations of the Cross. For the tourist, it offers increasingly attractive views of the city as you climb up the hill. It is, reportedly, dangerous after dark.
Cardamom, the Secret Crop of Coban
calcaf38 Says: Cardamom is wonderful. It's a spice that smells a little bit like Vick's, but nicer of course. It is used in Indian cooking, Arabian coffee, and European pastries. The smell of cardamom permeates Coban. Unlike coffee, cardamom is dried in dryers (it would rot otherwise). I...
euzkadi Says: La Posada is Coban´s best restaurant. I also visited a nice, clean and cheap place called El Chino with local specialities as Kak-Ic (a soup made with turkey) and Subanik.
El Penascal: Best Meal in Guatemala
calcaf38 Says: I was about to write off Guatemala food altogether - and the service too - when I saw El Penascal while walking around Coban. I went back at night and a kind server took me in hand, watching over me like a mother. The Pollo En Jocon was truly delicious: a chicken leg in a...
rafgys Says: First advice ... don't take the shuttle vans! You'll feel totally ripped off!!But, you can start taking vans and buses telling them you're going to Flores ... so they will make your conexions much faster.Anyway, this is the route you'll mostly have to follow. From Coban to...
rafgys Says: There are some minibuses departing a few block north/north-east of the Parque Central ... the tickets cost Q$ 25.I can remember exactly where the bus company is, but if you ask around... people know it, it's a small town.
atufft Says: I wanted to see not only the ruins of the Peten, most notably Tikal and El Ciebal, but also the Mayan culture of the upper highlands, where Coban, Uspantan, and Lago de Atitlan are located. However, I didn't want to take the route that led through Guatemala City and the...
atufft Says: A recycled American school bus makes a daily run between Coban and Uspantan, the Mayan Highland homeland of Nobel Laureate Rigaberta Menchu. One can wait in the main plaza in the afternoon and ask around for the right bus, or wait uptown at the Coban street stop shown in the...
atufft Says: The walk up to El Calvario (see my things to do tip on this) presents not only a great panoramic view of the valley where Coban is located, but an opportunity to appreciate the Mayan variant of catholic ritual. The hilltop also has a cemetary, and upon further contemplation...
Klangbadender Says: Many backpackers and visitors in general like to stay in dormitories. Rooms for 4 or more people.Now:1. never leave belongings of higher value in your room alone. never. i bet you knew that. everybody can take a look in your room without your knowledge.2. never sleep without...
euzkadi Says: The mist-soaked mountains around the city are Guatemala´s wettest, so bring a good rain coat.
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We stayed here 2 nights and it is a nice and cheap place. We paid 48 Q for a double room.
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The Coffee, Orchid and Cardamom Town
Coban is situated between Flores and Guatemala City, in a scenic mountainous area. It is famous for its overcast weather, often chilly and damp, which is perfect for growing coffee. Also grown around...
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Coban was a Must Stop between Sayaxche and Uspatan
Coban was a must stop between Sayaxche and Uspatan. The original plan was to travel from Sayaxche to Languin, but the transport through to Languin in the Mayan Highlands was more or less broken. We......
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Coban main city of Las Verapaces.
Coban, the capital of the Alta Verapaz department is a nice and pleasant town. The city is sorrounded by green hillsides and is a good hub to visit all the attractions of the area as Semuc Champey and...
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For those looking to enjoy either relaxation or adventure, Coban is a great base camp. Situated in the Alta Verapaz mountains, it is surrounded by luscious jungle. There is rafting in the river,...
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