Alta Verapaz

Alta Verapaz stretches from the Sierra de las Minas to the northern lowlands near Petén, encompassing misty highlands, limestone country and river valleys. The department’s capital, Cobán, is a long-established centre of coffee and cardamom cultivation, while Q’eqchi’ and Poqomchi’ Maya traditions remain integral to local life. Near Lanquín, Semuc Champey forms a limestone bridge above the Cahabón River, with a chain of clear pools set within dense tropical forest. Roads through the region link market towns, farming areas and caves shaped by the karst terrain. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Alta Verapaz.

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