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Guatemala · Las Verapaces

Northern Alta Verapaz

Laguna Lachuá and Las Conchas, in northern Alta Verapaz; both have unconfirmed status.

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    NatureStatus unconfirmed

    Laguna Lachuá National Park

    Northern Alta Verapaz: according to CONAP, 90 km from Cobán to Chisec and 60 km along the Franja Transversal del Norte. The pin is the lake in OpenStreetMap; it is not the park entrance.77.7 km in a straight line from the regional map centre

    Entry
    Last known: Apr 2022
    Hours
    Not confirmed
    Booking
    Not stated

    A national park run by the National Forest Institute (INAB) in northern Alta Verapaz, according to CONAP, which asks visitors not to use sunscreen, soap or shampoo in the lake.

    Status not confirmed with INAB: the hours come from CONAP's listing, with no visible date, and the latest fee found among the sources consulted is INAB's of April 2022. Living in Guatemala (September 2026) says day entry closes at 2:30 p.m. and the dirt road needs a 4x4 in the rain.

    Source: CONAP – Parque Nacional Laguna Lachuá · 2026 · +2

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    In April 2022 INAB gave Q50 for foreign visitors and Q25 for Guatemalans; Living in Guatemala (September 2026) gives Q50 for foreign adults and Q25 for children.
    Hours
    Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to CONAP.

    Sources: CONAP – Parque Nacional Laguna Lachuá · INAB – Boletín de parques nacionales (abr. 2022) · Living in Guatemala – Laguna Lachuá (24 sep. 2026)

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    WaterStatus unconfirmed

    Las Conchas

    Chahal, Alta Verapaz. The pin is the municipal park in OpenStreetMap; it is not the entrance.73.8 km in a straight line from the regional map centre

    Entry
    Not stated
    Hours
    Not confirmed
    Booking
    Not stated

    A municipal park in Chahal (Alta Verapaz) with turquoise waterfalls and pools on the Chiyú river, run by the Municipality of Chahal, according to CONAP.

    Status not confirmed with the Municipality of Chahal: CONAP says it is open 24 hours, with no visible date, and the sources consulted give no fee.

    Source: CONAP – Parque Recreativo Natural Municipal Las Conchas · 2026

    Practical details and sources
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, every day, according to CONAP.

    Tip: CONAP recommends water shoes.

    Sources: CONAP – Parque Recreativo Natural Municipal Las Conchas

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