What to do and see in Guatemala, Guatemala: The Best Caverns & Caves

March 6, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
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1. Cuevas de B'omb'il Pek y Jul Iq'

2 km from pueblo de Chisec, Coban Guatemala
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Cuevas de B'omb'il Pek y Jul Iq'

2. Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek

North Of Chisec 2 km 300 Km from the capital, Chisec 16013 Guatemala +502 4998 7410 http://puertamundomaya.com.gt/jul_iq_ing.htm
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Las Cuevas de Bombil Pek

Reviewed By ricochetjuliett - Sassari, Italy

Awesome and incredible experience. The rappelling is a must, to go into the cave itself you will need to be on the more fit side, as it is not easy and you have to use your body to get through very small spaces. Absolutely worth everything.

3. Lanquin Caves

Lanquin Guatemala
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4.5 based on 256 reviews

Lanquin Caves

These limestone caves are part of a national park system, with many of the caverns lit by lanterns for visitors to explore.

Reviewed By aph1985 - Melbourne, Australia

It was our first ever cave experience. The guide gave everyone a candle. There is a rope that goes to the cave, so we don't get lost. The cave had everything, jumping from a waterfall, climbing a waterfall inside the cave, swim in the dark pool. It's very slippery, and luckily we wore tracking sandals and helped us a little. Lots of people were barefooted and struggled. After the caves, we were given tubes to do tubing in the river. Overall, a very spooky day for us in the caves. It's a must do in Semuc Champey.

4. Grutas Las Marias

Lanquin Guatemala +502 5307 4836 http://www.facebook.com/Posada-Las-Marias-Champey-Alta-Verapaz-Guatemala-281586517625
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Grutas Las Marias

Reviewed By bucketlisttravellers - Sydney, Australia

We went to these caves as part of a Semac Champey tour. The caves are right next to the river and there is water running through the cave that you need to swim through in parts. At the entrance to the cave everyone is given a candle, and exploring the cave by candlelight really adds to the atmosphere of the tour. There is a bit of climbing involved in the tour and the cave exploration definitely wouldn't pass western safety standards, but it is loads of fun. At the furthest point in the cave that the tour goes to you have the option of jumping from a 2 metre ledge into the water. There is also a part that you can slide down. We really enjoyed this cave and would recommend visiting it if you are in the area.

5. Cuevas de Se'tzol

Chahal Guatemala
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Cuevas de Se'tzol

6. Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha

Raxruha 16026 Guatemala +502 5034 2056 http://cuevasdecandelariamucbilha.jimdo.com
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Cuevas de Candelaria Mucbilha

Reviewed By X9245FIsuec

My niece and I visited Candelaria Caves enroute between Flores and Semuc Champey and it turned out to be the highlight of our trip! It is off the busy tourist route so takes a little more effort to get here but definitely is very worth it. The cave formations and Mayan archaeology and spiritual significance is amazing. Cesar and Letticia the owners of Hotel Cancuen gave us a fantastic full day tour. I wish we had allowed for more than 2 nights here since there are many significant archaeological sites. My niece hasn't been very interested in caves nor archaeology in the past but said the way the information was explained, made it understand able and very interesting to her. Definitely the wonderful highlight of our trip to Guatemala.

7. Actun Kan

Santa Elena Guatemala +502 7867 5296 http://www.facebook.com/actunkan
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3.5 based on 18 reviews

Actun Kan

Reviewed By listednomad

The caves were amazing to see along with all the friendly staff that were very informative. Make sure to bring slip proof boots and an watch out for the critters that reside there.

8. Cuevas

Calle Real, Esquipulas 20007 Guatemala http://www.esquipulas.com.gt
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Cuevas

9. Grutas El Encanto

Aldea Buena Vista, Rio Dulce, Izabal, Rio Dulce Guatemala +502 3093 5186 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/grutaselencanto/

Grutas el Encanto is an ecotourism place; ideal to get away from the everyday, relax, venture, eat delicious and have a contact with nature. We offer national and foreign tourists: natural pools, cave tours, restaurant and camping.

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