Written by Ngibson on March 26, 2003
- Our friends with whom my husband and I were traveling, had originally visited the Alta Vera Paz region in the early 1990s. In those days, they were looking for new areas to take tourists. That...
Written by ToeAnne on July 24, 2005
- Not all travel agencies in Antigua are the same. They hang the same signs outside advertising great prices to all destinations Guatemalan, but be forewarned: shop around.
Shalom Travel Center (1a Calle Poniente No. 24 A)...
Written by Ngibson on March 26, 2003
- The city of Coban in nestled in the cloud forests of Alta Vera Paz. It is a region known for its coffee plantations and beautiful orchids. Much of the lush beauty of this place is...
Written by Ngibson on March 26, 2003
- The Quetzal bird is one of the most elusive birds in nature to see. My husband and I have been traveling to Guatemala for six years and wanted to see a Quetzal. Our friends who...
Written by Milvos on January 15, 2001
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Lanquin is situated 60 kms east of Coban, or 3 hours on a bumpy road in a local bus. Many tourists complain about this road and trip, but I have found it to be quite...
Written by Milvos on January 17, 2001
- Coban is very quiet at night. Movies are shown nightly at the cinema just up from Central Park. Entrance is about $1, a bargain. The movies are a great place to practice Spanish. Most of...
Written by Milvos on January 16, 2001
- In the north of Alta Verapaz only 20 km from the Mexican border you will find Parque Nacional Laguna Lachua. The park is roughly 10000 hectares and contains a beautiful near perfect circular lake. The...
Written by Ngibson on March 26, 2003
- Vivero Verapaz is an orchid nursery located in Coban. We were treated to a personal tour by the owner through her propagation area and many of the greenhouses filled with orchids.
My husband is a landscape...
Written by Milvos on January 16, 2001
- The road from Guatemala City to Coban is in good condition. It is only
219 kms and the journey is quite breathtaking. You will leave Guatemala City and then descend until reaching the dry and dusty...
Coban
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