Guatemala

Las Verapaces

Guatemala’s green heart: the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey, Q’eqchi’ ceremonial caves, cloud forests where the quetzal nests, and the land of cardamom, coffee, tea and kaq’ik under the eternal chipi chipi drizzle.

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Places (1)

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Cobán

The perfect Verapaces base — and where kaq’ik tastes like heritage.

~180 minLight walkingFirst visit

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Useful traveler info

Cobán is ~215 km (4–5 h) from the capital. Semuc Champey is 2–3 more hours on a dirt road from Lanquín — worth every bump. Bring a rain shell: the chipi chipi drizzle is part of the charm. Kaq’ik is national heritage: order it.