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Cobán, founded in 1538, is located in the department Alta Verapaz. This is one of the regions that was most affected by the civil war in Guatemala.
Because of rich crops of coffee, sugarcane, and cardamon, the city flourished and was home to many German immigrants.
Places of interest include the Plaza, the Cathedral, the Calvario, the chapel of the local cemetery, and the orchid plantation of Otto Mittelstaedt with more than 700 varieties (Address: Diagonal 4, Zona 2).
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The easiest way to get to Cobán is by bus from Guatemala City:
| To Cobán |
| From |
Bus Company |
Departure Times |
| Guatemala City |
Escobar-Monja Blanca
8. Av. 15 - 16
Zona 1
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from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. every half an hour |
| Guatemala City |
Camionetas
13. Calle/6. Av.
Zona 1
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??? (good luck!) |
| From Cobán |
| To |
Bus Company |
Departure Times |
| Guatemala City |
???
2. Calle 3 - 77, Zona 4 |
every hour till evening |
| Other Destinations |
Camionetas
Terminal, 3. Calle, 1 - 2, Zona 4 |
??? |
| San Pedro Carchá |
Camionetas
2. Calle, 2 - 3, Zona 1 |
??? |
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Like most places, hotels can be found in various price ranges:
| Name |
Address and Telephone |
Price (approx.) |
| Oxib Peck |
1. Calle, 12 - 11
Zona 1 |
between US-$ 15 and 29 |
| Hotel El Recreo |
10. Av. 5 - 01
Zona 3 |
between 70 Q and 120 Q |
| Hotel Monjá Blanca |
2. Calle, 6 -30
Zona 2 |
approx. 25 Q |
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