San José la Colonia

#81 among destinations in Guatemala

Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area

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Facts and practical information

San José la Colonia is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, on the northern outskirts of the city of Cobán. Formerly a nationalized finca, San José la Colonia was designated a national park in 1976. The park covers an area of 54 ha, and is managed by the National Forestry Institute. ()

Local name: Parque nacional San José la Colonia Coordinates: 15°28'42"N, 90°22'28"W

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Alta VerapazGuatemala

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San José la Colonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cobán Cathedral, El Calvario Church, Las Victorias, Estadio Verapaz.

0.6 miS
Church
Cobán Cathedral, Cobán
15 min walk • The St. Dominic Cathedral also called Cobán Cathedral is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the town and municipality of Cobán in Alta Verapaz department of the Central American country of Guatemala.
~1930 ftSW
Church
El Calvario Church, Cobán
10 min walk • El Calvario Church is a church in Cobán, Guatemala.The terrace of the church is noted for its panoramic views of the city and views of the Rocja Mountains and Xucaneb, the highest point in Alta Verapaz to the southeast.
0.5 miW
Protected area, Nature
Las Victorias
13 min walk • Las Victorias National Park is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, on the north-western outskirts of the city of Cobán. Formerly a finca acquired in the mid-19th century by the French coffee grower Jules Rossignon, Las Victorias was designated a national park in 1980.
~1140 ftSW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Verapaz, Cobán
6 min walk • The Estadio Verapaz is a soccer stadium in the city of Cobán in Guatemala. Its official name is Estadio Verapaz Jose Angel Rossi. It was built in 1936 and its capacity is 15,000. It is home to first division club Coban Imperial.

San José la Colonia

Facts and practical information

San José la Colonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cobán Cathedral, Cobán

El Calvario Church, Cobán

Las Victorias

Estadio Verapaz, Cobán