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Sights
Orquigonia
( 4740-2224; www.orquigonia.com ; Hwy 14, Km 206; admission Q30; 7am-4pm) Orchid lovers and
even the orchid-curious should not miss the wonderfully informative guided tour of this
orchid sanctuary just off the highway to Cobán. The 1½ to 2 hour tour takes you through
the history of orchid collecting, starting with the Maya, as you wend your way along
along a path in the forest.
To get here catch any bus from Cobán headed for Tontem and get off when you see the
sign, about 200m up the dirt road off Hwy 14.
GARDENS
Parque Nacional Las Victorias
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(3a Calle, Zona 1; admission Q10; 8am-4:30pm, walking trails 9am-3pm) This forested 82-hectare na-
tional park, located right in town, has ponds, barbecue and picnic areas, children's play
areas, a lookout point and kilometers of trails. The entrance is near the corner of 9a Av
and 3a Calle. Most trails are very isolated - consider hiking in a group. You can camp
here for Q40 per person.
PARK
Templo El Calvario
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(3a Calle, Zona 1) You can get a fine view over the town from this church atop a long flight of
stairs at the north end of 7a Av. Indigenous people leave offerings at outdoor shrines and
crosses in front of the church. Don't linger here after 4pm, as muggings are not unknown
in this area.
The Ermita de Santo Domingo de Guzmán OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP , a chapel dedicated to
Cobán's patron saint, is 150m west of the bottom of the stairs leading to El Calvario.
CHURCH
Tours
Aventuras Turísticas
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( 7951-2008; www.aventurasturisticas.com ; 1a calle 4-25, Zona 1) Leads tours to Laguna Lachuá, the
Grutas de Lanquín, Rey Marcos and Parque Nacional Cuevas de Candelaria, as well as to
TOUR
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