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Alta Verapaz

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Alta Verapaz is a department of northern Guatemala.

This lush mountainous region has an annual average temperature of 21 degrees (centigrade) with a rain fall of 178cm. Alta Verapaz is home to the Pokemchi and Kekchi mayan people groups. The capital of the department is Coban.

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  • Coban The capital of the department.
  • Raxruja. Gateway to the Cancuén ruins.
  • Tactic, AV
  • San Cristobal, AV
Central Square in Coban
Central Square in Coban

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In the main towns and cities Spanish is the primary language, however in the mountain villages variants of Pokemchi and Kekchi are spoken.

[edit] Get in

You can bus from Transportes Escobar in Guatemala City. The Monja Blanca bus line is a popular choice for traveling to Coban. The bus ride is 4 to 5 hours long. On your way stop at the Biopoto Quetzal, an hour before Coban.

By car its about a 4 hour drive to Coban from Guatemala City.

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  • Rey Marcos Cave
  • Quetzal Biotope
  • Chicoy Cave
  • Sachichaj
  • Lanquin
  • Candelaria Caverns
  • Laguna Lachua
  • Mukbilha Caves
  • Vivero Verapaz Orchid Nursery
  • Semuc Champey
  • Can-Ba Caves
  • Lanquin Caves

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  • El Mesón (Restaurante), Km. 207.7 Ruta Guate. - Cobán (a 5 minutos de la ciudad de Cobán), ☎ 7951-0141, [1]. 7:00 a.m. a 09:00 p.m.. Sells Kaq Ik (Turkey Soup) traditional dish from Alta Verapaz. The menu has different dishes from grilled lamb, pastas, vegetarian food, delicious coffee and home-made cakes. Traditional beverages made by Keqchí woman like pure chocolate, tiste and orgeat. $5 a $12.  edit

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[edit] Stay safe

The Park Hotel is located 15 minutes south of Coban towards Guatemala City

[edit] Get out

One option is to continue through Alta Verapaz to the Petén, and continue on to Tikal.

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