The Templo El Calvario is a historic hillside church located in central Cobán. The church is best-known for its lovely, well-restored facade and is a sacred religious site to the local indigenous Maya population. The Templo El Calvario is reached by a steep stone staircase and offers outstanding views overlooking the city of Cobán. The Templo El Calvario is located at the northern end of 7a Avenida in central Cobán city in Guatemala.
The Finca Santa Margarita is the only working coffee plantation located in the city of Cobán, and it can be visited and toured daily. Guided tours of the coffee plantation provide insight into the history and technique of coffee growing and processing, and include on-site coffee tastings. The Finca Santa Margarita is located at 3a Calle 4-12, Zona 2 in central Cobán.
The Biotopo del Quetzal, or Quetzal reserve, is home to the national bird of Guatemala. The Biotopo del Quetzal encompasses 2,470 acres of tropical cloud forest and mountainous landscapes. The reserve also is home to a variety of tropical flora and fauna. Two walking trails, the Sendero los Helechos and Sendero los Musgos, extend through the Biotopo del Quetzal past waterfalls and through areas of cloud forest. The reserve is best visited between the months of March and June. The Biotopo del Quetzal is located 18.5 miles southeast of Cobán along the main route linking Guatemala City and Cobán.
Translated as "sacred water" in the local Mayan dialect, Semuc Champey is a beautiful natural wonder, an area of tropical forest, waterfalls, limestone pools and natural attractions. The main attraction is a natural limestone bridge that stretches for 300 meters overlooking the Cahabón River. The best way to visit Semuc Champey is on a guided tour from Cobán. Tours generally include a visit to nearby Lanquín Caves. Semuc Champey is located 5.5 miles from the village of Lanquín in the municipality of Alta Verapaz in north central Guatemala. Lanquín is located 25 miles from the city of Cobán in Guatemala.
The Candelaria Caves comprise an impressive network of underground caves that stretch for 18 miles. Located in the Transversal del Norte region of Guatemala, the Candelaria Cave system is a sacred site to the local indigenous Maya communities. The caves get their name from the Candelaria River that flows through them. Cobán serves as the jumping-off point for visits to the Candelaria Caves; the best option for visiting them is on a tour from the city of Cobán. The Candelaria Caves are located six miles from the village of Raxrujá, nearly five hours by car from Cobán.
