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Municipality in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
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Cobán is a city of 212,000 people (2018) in the Alta Verapaz department of the Central Highlands region of Guatemala.
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Parque Nacional Las Victorias
Forested oasis amidst the city bustle. Small lake that's home to an alligator. Many kilometers of hiking trails criss-cross the forest. Picnic areas with barbecue grills. Camping area with tent sites, rest rooms, water. Kids playground.
Is very beautiful. The service is personalized, welcoming and very friendly, as they strive to make people feel "en Su Casa";).
15 minutes south of Coban towards Guatemala City.
The most common way to get to Coban from Guatemala City, near Plaza Barrios, is using the Monja Blanca bus service from the capital, approximately four hours. There are also competitors, and more expensive shuttles.
Read in the guideCoban is a relatively walkable city in terms of size (sidewalk conditions are horrible, however, and you should always assume that cars will take the right of way).
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