Title: Cobán Travel Guide: Best of Cobán, Alta Verapaz Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cobán](https://expedia.co.uk/Coban-Hotels.d6287912.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cobán](https://expedia.co.uk/Coban-Holiday-Rentals.d6287912.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cobán](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Coban.d6287912.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cobán](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Coban.d6287912.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cobán Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Coban.d6287912.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cobán Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Coban.d6287912.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cobán Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Las Victorias National Park showing forest scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116142-Coban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Las Victorias National Park featuring signage and rainforest](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116136-Coban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Las Victorias National Park featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116140-Coban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Las Victorias National Park which includes rainforest as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116135-Coban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coban featuring farmland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116144-Coban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cobán Things to do #### Coffee plantations and botanical gardens, Mayan history, eco-adventures and the resplendent beauty of Alta Verapaz await in this appealing mountain town. Cobán is an attractive city set amid the lush cloud forests and mountains of central Guatemala. The city began as a Mayan settlement before passing through Spanish and German hands. Visit coffee-growing farms, admire colourful orchid gardens and learn about centuries of Mayan history. Cobán is the capital of Guatemala’s central Alta Verapaz region and a gateway to the region’s cornucopia of natural splendours. You’ll find several major attractions within walking distance of pretty Parque Central La Paz, which marks the centre of Cobán. Browse the stalls selling fresh coffee beans, spices and a rainbow’s worth of fruits at the Mercado Central. See displays of pre-Colombian costumes, jewellery and pottery at the Museo El Príncipe Maya. Explore a coffee plantation, watch coffee-making demonstrations and sample the Verapaz bean at Finca Santa Margarita. On the outskirts of the city centre is Parque Nacional Las Victorias, a forested park with walking trails, a children’s playground and picnic grounds. Enjoy views of the city and surrounding mountains from the rooftop of the Capilla El Calvario church. Check out nearby Capilla de la Ermita de Santo Domingo Guzman, a chapel that celebrates Cobán’s patrón saint. Just a 30-minute walk from Parque Central La Paz is Vivero Verapaz, a nursery home to some 650 species of orchids. In the last months of the year it hosts a national orchid festival. Catch a local bus to Orquigonia for a guided tour of another orchid garden. Located about 137 miles (220 kilometres) from Guatemala City, Coban is easy to reach by intercity buses. The city has a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and plentiful cafés in which to sample locally produced coffee. Visit in late-July for Rabin Ajau, a festival of folkloric dancing and indigenous traditions. Rent a car and discover Alta Verapaz’s wonderland of natural attractions. Swim in the pools and waterfalls of Semuc Champey. Marvel at the emerald-green Lagunas de Sepalau and Bombil Pek sinkhole, near Chisec. Go rafting on the Río Cahabon. All are within a 2-hour drive of Cobán, via mountainous landscapes. Travel agencies in the city arrange daytrips. - Top hotels in Cobán - Top Holiday Rentals in Cobán ![Hotel Estancia del Monje](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112880000/112871000/112870979/7970d04f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Estancia del Monje km 213.5 Carretera a San Juan Chamelco Cobán Alta Verapaz Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £51 17 Dec - 18 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cobán. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Museo El Príncipe Maya and La Paz Central Park are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews) Lindo Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=112870979&PinnedHotelID=112870979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6287912) ![Hotel Casa Duranta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29880000/29874600/29874557/d269d74b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Casa Duranta 3a calle 4-46 zona 3 Cobán Alta Verapaz Stay at this hotel in Cobán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museo El Príncipe Maya and La Paz Central Park are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (62 reviews) Lovely garden and room nicely decorated. Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F12%2F2025&endDate=29%2F12%2F2025&selected=29874557&PinnedHotelID=29874557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6287912) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F12%2F2025&endDate=29%2F12%2F2025&selected=29874557&PinnedHotelID=29874557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6287912) ![Hotel Casa Semuc](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104050000/104041900/104041869/821fe113_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Casa Semuc 3a Avenida Cobán Alta Verapaz £23 15 Dec - 16 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cobán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza del Parque and La Paz Central Park are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Es un buen lugar para descansar y relajarse, el ruido es bastante aislado es un ambiente acogedor Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=104041869&PinnedHotelID=104041869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6287912) [See all 34 properties in Cobán](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6287912) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Riviera Escondida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119790000/119787800/119787720/129ff3b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riviera Escondida KM208 San Juan Chamelco Chamelco Stay at this cabin in San Juan Chamelco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Netherlands Eco Center and Orquigonia are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) This was our first and we will come back. We Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Chamelco-Hotels-Riviera-Escondida.h119787720.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful country house in private nature reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122450000/122447300/122447265/bc139d93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful country house in private nature reserve San Juan Chamelco Alta Verapaz Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in San Juan Chamelco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Grutas Rey Marcos and Museo ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Victorias-National-Park-Coban.d6286953.Attraction) #### Plaza Magdalena Commercial Center During your visit to Cobán, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Magdalena Commercial Center. Amble around the area's parks or visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Magdalena-Commercial-Center-Coban.d553248621566661445.Attraction) #### Parque Nacional Laguna Lachuá You can find out about the history of Cobán when you stop by Parque Nacional Laguna Lachuá. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Nacional-Laguna-Lachua-Alta-Verapaz.d553248621532964544.Attraction) #### La Paz Central Park Explore the great outdoors at La Paz Central Park, a lovely green space in Cobán. Make time to visit the cathedral and shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Paz-Central-Park-Coban.d553248621566661443.Attraction) #### Plaza del Parque You can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza del Parque during your stay in Cobán. Amble around the area's parks or visit its cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Del-Parque-Coban.d771148040788463616.Attraction) #### Orquigonia Explore the great outdoors at Orquigonia, a lovely green space in Cobán. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orquigonia-Coban.d553248621532619276.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Candelaria Caves: The Way to the Mayan Infraworld - Full Day Tour From Coban](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4509797/d5f853ec-a930-4f87-b563-f5783137db6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Candelaria Caves: The Way to the Mayan Infraworld - Full Day Tour From Coban £236 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/candelaria-caves-the-way-to-the-mayan-infraworld-full-day-tour-from-coban.a4509797.activity-details) ![Do Rappel In The Caves Of Bombil Pek - Tour From Coban](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4088940/df67a30b-4f57-4b43-b4e9-3c0bca9be294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Do Rappel In The Caves Of Bombil Pek - Tour From Coban £236 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/do-rappel-in-the-caves-of-bombil-pek-tour-from-coban.a4088940.activity-details) ![El Quetzal Birdwatching Tour from Cobán - Guatemala ́s National Bird](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3973437/71efd3be-2327-4ab7-9c71-69a03b1929c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Quetzal Birdwatching Tour from Cobán:Guatemala's National Bird £229 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-quetzal-birdwatching-tour-from-cobanguatemalas-national-bird.a3973437.activity-details) [See all activities in Cobán](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Coban.d6287912.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cobán ![Guatemala featuring a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232061-Guatemala.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chisec ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - [Chisec Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chisec-Hotels.d3000368245.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Alta Verapaz ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Alta-Verapaz-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6239901-tGayFriendlyHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) - [Alta Verapaz Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Alta-Verapaz.d6239901.Hotel-Destinations) - [San Agustin Lanquin Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Agustin-Lanquin-Hotels.d6357358.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [San Cristobal Verapaz Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Cristobal-Verapaz-Hotels.d553248635374084428.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [San Juan Chamelco Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Chamelco-Hotels.d6336802.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Santa Cruz Verapaz Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Verapaz-Hotels.d6286945.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Semuc Champey Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Semuc-Champey-Hotels.d3000437244.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Semuc Champey Natural Monument ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Semuc-Champey-Natural-Monument-Hotels.0-l553248621532619365-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Tactic Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/TacTic-Hotels.d553248635974516117.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to San Agustin Lanquin ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Agustin-Lanquin.d6357358.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Semuc Champey ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Semuc-Champey.d3000437244.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Visit Alta Verapaz ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alta-Verapaz.dx6239901) - [Visit Chisec ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chisec.dx3000368245) - [Las Victorias National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Las-Victorias-National-Park-Coban.d6286953.Attraction) - [Visit San Agustin Lanquin ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Agustin-Lanquin.dx6357358) - [Semuc Champey Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Semuc-Champey.d3000437244.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Semuc Champey ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Semuc-Champey.dx3000437244) - [Tactic Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/TacTic.d553248635974516117.Holidays-City-Breaks) - Cities near Cobán - Places of interest [Chisec](https://expedia.co.uk/Chisec.dx3000368245) - [Las Victorias National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Victorias-National-Park-Coban.d6286953.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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