Verapaz Province Travel Guide
Travel to Verapaz Province - Cancuen Ruins, Candelaria Caves and Laguna Lachua National Park
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The region of Verapaz, consisting of Alta Verapaz and Baja Verapaz is a region of extremes with the cool, misty, pine covered mountains of the Alta Verapaz and the hot, dry-tropic climate of Baja Verapaz. This beautiful and diverse region of Guatemala is a delight for nature lovers and for those looking for adventure. With its unique cloud forest vegetation, several small lakes, beautiful landscapes and huge caves, Alta Verapaz offers several attractions for ecotourism and adventure. The desert-like climate and terrain in Baja Verapaz holds various lovely rivers and waterfalls and is home to the rare Quetzal bird.
The Mayan tribe of the Q’ekchi once ruled this part of the highlands until 1548 when they became Spanish citizens and the area was renamed Les Verapaces by King Carlos V. In 1576 the Spanish government took control of the area and it gradually became a backwater until 1870 when President Barrios allowed German immigrants to develop the area into coffee plantations. The region remains one of the largest producers of coffee and is now the largest producer of cardamom in the world.
Attractions in Verapaz Province
The Candelaria Cave is one of the most important caves in this region and at 30 km long it is one of the two largest caves in the Americas and one of the six largest in the world.
Located in the centre of the Laguna Lachua National Park, an important nature reserve, Lachua Laguna is a small circular lake surrounded by lush green vegetation which is home to a huge variety of wildlife.
Located just across the Pasion River from Alta Verapaz on the southern border of Peten, the archaeological site of Cancuen was the ancient Maya customs port to the river trading system in this tropical jungle region.
Activities in Verapaz Province
Spend a few days exploring the region and enjoy some hiking through lush cloud forests, you may be lucky and spot the rare Quetzal bird.
Relaxing
Spend a day at the Laguna Lachua National Park spotting wildlife.
Getting Around
There is only one main road through the region, the whole of which is served by public buses.
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