Private Tour

Candelaria Caves: The Way to the Mayan Infraworld - Full Day Tour From Coban

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

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!

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Local tour guide

Entrance Fee to Candelaria Caves

Helmet, Tubing and Flashlight

Gratuities

What To Expect

Coban

If 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 Not Applicable

Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha

The 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 Included