Candelaria Caves

Candelaria Caves

The Candelaria Caves are a large natural cave system in the highland-lowland transition of Alta Verapaz in Guatemala between the municipalities of Chisec and Raxruha. The caves are famous for their peculiar karst phenomena and significance to Mayan history.

Details

Length
c. 80,000 m
Geology
Karst
Location
Chisec, Raxruha (Guatemala)
Discovery
Local Maya people
Photo Caption
Stalagmites, stalactites and columns inside the caves
Entrance Count
multiple