Candelaria Caves: The Way to the Mayan Infraworld - Full Day Tour From Coban
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Get inside a huge cave to walk down to the infraworld as the old Mayas used to believe hundreds of years ago. These lovely caves are located in the municipality of Raxruhá in Alta Verapaz. You will have an amazing time full of adrenaline here. We will provide you all the safety equipment you need for it. Then, let yourself be smoothly carried away by the current of an underground river while doing tubing. Last but not least, drench in the natural pools roofed by natural rock formations. All of this is what makes this tour unique so make sure you enjoy all of them! Enjoy!7 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
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Entrance Fee to Candelaria Caves
Use of equipment : Other.
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Coban
Coban, GuatemalaIf you are staying at any hotel in or around Coban, you have plenty of tour options to choose from and make the most of your time in the highlands of Guatemala. We suggest you visit the Candelaria Caves to the north of Cobán. Getting there will take 2 hours, and you can enjoy beautiful landscapes, relax, and learn curious facts about this region. Our tour guide will be with you all the time, feel free to ask any questions. 2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha
Raxruha, Guatemala, 16026The Candelaria Caves were discovered in 1974. They used to be a sacred place for the Mayan Q'eqchi' people of the region and nowadays it is a sanctuary for flora and fauna, and it has been declared a National Park. The caves are surrounded by lots of greenery and hills which are home to hundreds of animals.
During this breathtaking adventure, we´ll walk down to the infraworld as the Mayans used to believe. Proof of that is all the numerous architectural elements that were discovered such as walls, stairs, platforms, cornices, and graphic representations engraved on stones, among others, in addition to some ceramic items and artifacts found in them.
You will feel the time is short for all the activities you can do here. Starting with the adventure of walking inside these huge but charming caves. Then, drench in the natural pools roofed by the rock formations. By last, enjoy a relaxing tubing tour in the Candelaria River, and end this day with a flourish. 3 hours • Admission Ticket Included3
Coban
Coban, GuatemalaReturning to Cobán will take us approximately 2 hours. You can take advantage of this time to relax and enjoy the road and the beautiful views of this area full of green landscapes.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pick up our guests at their hotel lobby
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Guatemala time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Guat2do Travel ExperiencesCreated on 23 Aug 2021Created on 14 Apr 2025
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