Coban Travel Guide
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Located in the department of Alta Verapaz in central Guatemala, Coban is the capital city as well as the administrative centre for the surrounding Coban municipality. Situated in the Guatemalan highlands the area is incredibly rich in flora and fauna with lakes, dense cloud forests, sparkling waterfalls, wildlife reserves and several incredible cave systems. Lush and tropical it is a popular destination for those travellers interested in eco-tourism.
Founded in 1543 by Dominican priests, Coban was developed by German coffee growers at the end of the 19th century, the city was populated with around 2000 Germans until 1941 when they were expelled by the government due to the political circumstances. Today, the city is an important centre for coffee and cardamom production.
Not only does the city itself hold interesting attractions such as the El Calvario church, the Dieseldorff coffee plantation, the Principe Maya archaeological museum, and the city’s central plaza, but the surrounding area has become an area well known for its wildlife and natural attractions of which the Lanquin Bat Caves, the national monument of Semuc Champey and the El Biotopo de Quetzal are the most unique.
Attractions in Coban
The Lanquin Bat Caves are deep limestone caverns which contain a river, lagoons, unique rock formations and thousands of bats.
Declared a national monument, Semuc Champey is a series of waterholes which cascade down through the cloud forest.
Created to protect the Quetzal, the national bird and symbol of Guatemala, the El Biotopo de Quetzal reserve offers amazing hiking trails through the cloud forest on mountains that reach 2,300 meters above sea.
Within the city of Coban itself, there are notable sites of interest which include the El Calvario church, the Dieseldorff coffee plantation, the Principe Maya archaeological museum, and the city’s central plaza.
Activities in Coban
Spend a few days exploring both the city and the surrounding natural attractions.
Relaxing
Spend a day at the El Biotopo de Quetzal preserve and marvel at the stunning flora and fauna.
Getting Around
Walking is the easiest way around the city but to travel to the attractions outside the city it will be necessary to take public transport or take a guided trip. Car hire is another option.
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