Coban City Tour: Half-Day From Coban
Overview
If you´re planning to visit the highlands of Guatemala, Cobán must be on your list. Las Verapaces is a region full of nature, caves, rivers, flora & fauna, and many other natural attractions, but is also full of culture and traditions. This cultural tour will bring you close to the indigenous people of this location, get to know its people and the post-conquest history.
The importance of Coban can be traced back until the year 1530. The region is known as "Verapaces" which means "Place of real peace" due to the pacific conquest of the people through religion. We´ll start this tour with the right foot by taking you to the most important buildings, the central plaza, the biggest mall in the area, and an important museum that tells the history of its ancestors through their traditional clothing.
The importance of Coban can be traced back until the year 1530. The region is known as "Verapaces" which means "Place of real peace" due to the pacific conquest of the people through religion. We´ll start this tour with the right foot by taking you to the most important buildings, the central plaza, the biggest mall in the area, and an important museum that tells the history of its ancestors through their traditional clothing.
Inclusions
- Certified Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll pick you up in your hotel lobby in Cobán and start this great adventure full of history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
CENTRAL PARK:
We´ll start this wonderful tour by going to the central plaza of Coban where the government palace, the cathedral, and other important attractions are around. This is the heart of the town, where the local fair takes place, and is the starting point if you want to go anywhere else.
In the plaza, you will see a kiosk with unique architecture and a 360° view used in special events by the Mayor, musicians, among others. Visit the statue of Manuel Tot: an independence hero, the clock tower, and the government palace. The visit to the history museums and the central market will be the icing on the top to make this experience something hard to forget.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
MUSEUM OF LAS VERAPACES:
We´ll learn about the history of Las Verapaces. The departments of Las Verapaces were known as "Tezulutlán" in the past as it is the only place in Guatemala where the Spanish Conquest took place peacefully through religion. Find photographs of the old years of Cobán, see their traditional customs, and discover the cultural heritage of the area. This is a place that can't be missed.
Handicraft Market (Mercado de artesanías):
Have the opportunity to remember this wonderful trip over and over again with a Mayan souvenir. This is the perfect location for buying textiles, accessories, home decoration, and many other things that will bring Guatemala back to your memory.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We will take you to the most iconic places in this beautiful city and have close contact with the locals. We will visit the traditional market where everyone buys their supplies for their home, and we will walk through the beautiful streets of this place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
The last point in our itinerary is to take you safe and sound to your hotel in Coban.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We´ll pick you up in your hotel lobby in Cobán and start this great adventure full of history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
CENTRAL PARK:
We´ll start this wonderful tour by going to the central plaza of Coban where the government palace, the cathedral, and other important attractions are around. This is the heart of the town, where the local fair takes place, and is the starting point if you want to go anywhere else.
In the plaza, you will see a kiosk with unique architecture and a 360° view used in special events by the Mayor, musicians, among others. Visit the statue of Manuel Tot: an independence hero, the clock tower, and the government palace. The visit to the history museums and the central market will be the icing on the top to make this experience something hard to forget.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
MUSEUM OF LAS VERAPACES:
We´ll learn about the history of Las Verapaces. The departments of Las Verapaces were known as "Tezulutlán" in the past as it is the only place in Guatemala where the Spanish Conquest took place peacefully through religion. Find photographs of the old years of Cobán, see their traditional customs, and discover the cultural heritage of the area. This is a place that can't be missed.
Handicraft Market (Mercado de artesanías):
Have the opportunity to remember this wonderful trip over and over again with a Mayan souvenir. This is the perfect location for buying textiles, accessories, home decoration, and many other things that will bring Guatemala back to your memory.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
We will take you to the most iconic places in this beautiful city and have close contact with the locals. We will visit the traditional market where everyone buys their supplies for their home, and we will walk through the beautiful streets of this place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coban, Coban, Alta Verapaz Department
The last point in our itinerary is to take you safe and sound to your hotel in Coban.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.