Orquigonia — Attraction in Cobán

It was the off-season when we visited so there was less to see but there's always something and this is a good place to support. About: The Orquigonia in Cobán Guatemala holds a special place as a botanical sanctuary dedicated to preserving the region's rich orchid diversity. It began with a vision to conserve these delicate flowers and educate visitors about their importance in local ecosystems. Orquigonia stands out for its extensive collection of orchid species, carefully curated to showcase the beauty and variety of these plants. The project originated from a passion for orchids and a desire to protect them from habitat destruction. Through education, conservation efforts, and stunning displays, Orquigonia has become a haven for orchid enthusiasts and a beacon of biodiversity preservation...

A beautiful spot to get out of the concrete jungle and into the real jungle. They preserve orchids from all over Guatemala and have an incredible collection that you explore while walking around their beautifully crafted grounds. They are literally doing gods work and protecting the beautiful floral diversity of Guatemala. Totally worth a stop for a tour of the park (Q75/person) and a tea in the jungle after. The girls working the store were super helpful about other things to do in Coban. Get here by taking a bus from near the mall for Q3 and then stop at Casa Cacao on the way back to Coban to eat chocolate...

Excellent and informative tour. Interesting to learn about orchids and see so many. This place is doing excellent conservation work in the midst of a lot of a deforestation. Come here to show your support and to learn something new. 75Q for a guided tour and cup of tea at the end. Easy to reach by bus from Cobán. Take a bus opposite Plaza Magdalena heading in the direction of Guatamala city/ San Cristóbal Verapaz and ask to get off at the Orquigonia. Should cost between Q3 - Q5. Great half...