natural wonder
Semuc Champey
A series of turquoise stepped limestone pools in the jungle where the Cahabon River flows underground beneath a natural bridge.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Alta Verapaz, Guatemala · North America
Cobán sits on the route: 15 minutes from San Pedro Carchá, 45km from Semuc Champey.
Cobán is a city located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. With a population of 212,047, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Cobán sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cobán to your route.
Cobán (Kekchí: Kob'an), fully Santo Domingo de Cobán, is the capital of the department of Alta Verapaz in central Guatemala. It also serves as the administrative center for the surrounding Cobán municipality. It is located 219 km from Guatemala City.
As of the 2018 census, the population of the city of Cobán wasRead more
212,047 and that of the municipality was 212,421. Cobán lies at an altitude of 1,320 metres or 4,330 feet above sea level and covers a total area of 1,974 km2. It is located at the center of a major coffee-growing area.
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Cobán is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 15.4703 latitude, -90.3745 longitude.
Cobán has a population of approximately 212,047 people, making it a city in Guatemala.
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A series of turquoise stepped limestone pools in the jungle where the Cahabon River flows underground beneath a natural bridge.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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