Candelaria Caves: The Way to the Mayan Infraworld - Full Day Tour From Coban
Overview
Get inside a huge cave to walk down to the infraworld as the old Mayas used to believe hundreds of years ago. These lovely caves are located in the municipality of Raxruhá in Alta Verapaz. You will have an amazing time full of adrenaline here. We will provide you all the safety equipment you need for it. Then, let yourself be smoothly carried away by the current of an underground river while doing tubing. Last but not least, drench in the natural pools roofed by natural rock formations. All of this is what makes this tour unique so make sure you enjoy all of them! Lunch will be included, you can taste a traditional Guatemala dish or any other option on the menu. Enjoy!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee to Candelaria Caves
- Lifejacket, inflatable tubes to do tubing and a flashlight
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
If you are staying at any hotel in or around Coban, then you have plenty of tour options to choose from and make the most of your time in the highlands of Guatemala. We suggest you visit the Candelaria Caves to the north of Cobán. Getting there will take us 2 hours, and you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, relax and learn curious facts about this region. Our tour guide will be with you all the time, feel free to ask any questions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha, Raxruha 16026 Guatemala
The Candelaria Caves were discovered in 1974. They used to be a sacred place for the Mayan Q´eqchi´people of the region and nowadays it is a sanctuary for flora and fauna, and it has been declared a National Park. The caves are surrounded by lots of greenery and hills which are home to hundreds of animals. During this breathtaking adventure, we´ll walk down to the infraworld as the Mayans used to believe. Proof of that is all the numerous architectural elements that were discovered such as walls, stairs, platforms, cornices, graphic representations engraved on stones, among others. In addition to some ceramic items and artifacts found in them.
You will feel the time is short for all the activities you can do here. Starting with the adventure of walking inside these huge but charming caves. Then, drench in the natural pools roofed by the rock formations. By last, enjoy a relaxing tubing tour in the Candelaria River, and end this day with a flourish.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Chisec, Chisec, Alta Verapaz Department
After our adventures in the Candelaria Caves and the river, we will go to the town of Chisec so you can have a delicious lunch. Enjoy your free time here and eat well to recharge your energies.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
Returning to Cobán will take us approximately 2 hours. You can take advantage of this time to relax and enjoy the road and the beautiful views of this area full of green landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
If you are staying at any hotel in or around Coban, then you have plenty of tour options to choose from and make the most of your time in the highlands of Guatemala. We suggest you visit the Candelaria Caves to the north of Cobán. Getting there will take us 2 hours, and you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, relax and learn curious facts about this region. Our tour guide will be with you all the time, feel free to ask any questions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha, Raxruha 16026 Guatemala
The Candelaria Caves were discovered in 1974. They used to be a sacred place for the Mayan Q´eqchi´people of the region and nowadays it is a sanctuary for flora and fauna, and it has been declared a National Park. The caves are surrounded by lots of greenery and hills which are home to hundreds of animals. During this breathtaking adventure, we´ll walk down to the infraworld as the Mayans used to believe. Proof of that is all the numerous architectural elements that were discovered such as walls, stairs, platforms, cornices, graphic representations engraved on stones, among others. In addition to some ceramic items and artifacts found in them.
You will feel the time is short for all the activities you can do here. Starting with the adventure of walking inside these huge but charming caves. Then, drench in the natural pools roofed by the rock formations. By last, enjoy a relaxing tubing tour in the Candelaria River, and end this day with a flourish.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Chisec, Chisec, Alta Verapaz Department
After our adventures in the Candelaria Caves and the river, we will go to the town of Chisec so you can have a delicious lunch. Enjoy your free time here and eat well to recharge your energies.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
Returning to Cobán will take us approximately 2 hours. You can take advantage of this time to relax and enjoy the road and the beautiful views of this area full of green landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All our vehicles are being sanitized and cleaned on a daily basis. Please feel safe with our staff, we are taking all the appropriate measurements for your and our safety.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.