Parque Nacional Las Victorias is an 81-hectare protected area of pine forest inside the town of Cobán, Alta Verapaz, with 14 km of trails and a lagoon, according to CONAP. It was a dairy-cattle farm before it opened to the public and became a national park in 1980, per the Ministry of Culture’s SIC directory, and the Instituto Nacional de Bosques (INAB) runs it. Its published hours and fees do not agree: the SIC listing (last modified 1 October 2026) gives Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00, and Q25 for foreigners; CONAP’s tourism page gives Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 16:00.
This page is for a visitor in Cobán with a free morning: where the gate is, what is inside, what to bring and which hours and fees have been published. Sources are the SIC directory of the Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, the SIGAP tourism page of CONAP (the protected-areas council) and an AGN report, read on 1 November 2026; the CONAP text is cited as it stood on about 31 October 2026.
Quick summary
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Where | Urban area of Cobán, Alta Verapaz (CONAP) |
| Entrance | 11 avenida and 3a calle, zona 1 (CONAP); SIC address 3a. calle 11-05, zona 1 |
| Size | 81 hectares (CONAP); AGN’s 2022 report gave 84 hectares |
| Declared | 1980 (CONAP; SIC cites Decreto Número 9-80) |
| Run by | Instituto Nacional de Bosques, INAB (CONAP; SIC) |
| Trails | 14 km (CONAP) |
| Entry | Q25 foreigners, Q10 adults, Q5 minors (SIC, last modified 1 Oct 2026) |
| Hours | Differ by source (table below) |
| Phone | INAB (+502) 4149-8643; CONAP (+502) 7723-8503 (CONAP) |
Hours and fees: three published versions
| Source (date) | Days and hours | Foreigners | Adults / over 12 | Minors / under 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIC listing, last modified 1 October 2026 | Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00 | Q25.00 | Q10.00 | Q5.00 |
| CONAP SIGAP page, copy of about 31 October 2026 | Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 16:00 | No fee given | No fee given | No fee given |
| AGN, 13 April 2022, citing INAB for Holy Week | Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 15:00 | Q10 | Q5 (over 12) | Q3 (under 12 and students with a valid card) |
The SIC listing is the most recently modified source with prices. The 2022 figures were published for Holy Week, when INAB said its parks were running with capacity limits because of COVID-19. For the days the park opens, the SIC and CONAP pages contradict each other on weekends and Mondays; INAB’s number, as CONAP lists it, is (+502) 4149-8643, and CONAP gives the park’s Facebook page as facebook.com/parquelasvictoriasgt.
Finding the entrance
CONAP’s page says the park lies in the urban area of Cobán and that the entrance to the protected area is at 11 avenida and 3a calle of zona 1. The SIC listing describes it as beside the city, at 3a. calle 11-05, zona 1, and says access is easy.
To reach Cobán, CONAP’s route from Guatemala City is the CA-9 toward the Atlantic, turning at km 85 (El Rancho) onto the CA-14; it puts Cobán 213 km from the capital, about 4 hours. Bus and shuttle options are on our Guatemala City to Cobán and Antigua to Cobán pages.
What is inside
| Feature | Source |
|---|---|
| Natural trails through pine forest; a lagoon | CONAP |
| 14 km of trails, used every day by people doing sport | CONAP |
| Football pitch, children’s playground, barbecue grills, toilets | SIC |
| Tour guides available to walk the park and explain it | SIC |
| Fish and birds listed among the attractions | SIC |
| Camping; a lagoon and a rest area for visitors | AGN, 2022 |
CONAP sets out the park’s aims as keeping a representative sample of natural conifer forest and offering environmental education and interpretation, recreation and sport.
Plants and animals
CONAP says 175 species of vascular plants have been identified in the park, including 3 endemic species and 15 that are on CONAP’s list of threatened species. The SIC listing adds important bat populations and a fern, Pteris pulchra, that in Guatemala is found only in this park. Among the fauna, CONAP names the armadillo, tacuazín, comadreja and cotuza, among others. The SIC listing names invasion and extraction of plants as the threats the park faces.
What to bring
CONAP’s recommendations:
- Comfortable footwear, preferably trekking shoes
- Drinking water
- A cap or hat
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- A light sweater or jacket
More in and around Cobán
For other visits around Cobán, see our pages on Orquigonia and Hun Nal Ye, and our guide to things to do in Cobán.
Sources
- Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, Sistema de Información Cultural (SIC), Parque Nacional Las Victorias listing: https://www.sicultura.gob.gt/directory-directorio_c/listing/parque-nacional-las-victorias/ (read 1 November 2026)
- Consejo Nacional de Áreas Protegidas (CONAP), SIGAP tourism routes, Parque Nacional Las Victorias: https://turismo-sigap.conap.gob.gt/rutas-turisticas/ruta-aventura-dentro-de-la-selva-verapaces/parque-nacional-las-victorias/ (search-index copy of about 31 October 2026, read 1 November 2026)
- Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias (AGN), Inab invita a la población a visitar parques nacionales en Semana Santa (13 April 2022): https://agn.gt/inab-invita-a-la-poblacion-a-visitar-parques-nacionales-en-semana-santa/ (read 1 November 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Las Victorias National Park?
The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes directory (SIC), last modified 1 October 2026, lists Q25.00 for foreigners, Q10.00 for adults and Q5.00 for minors. A 2022 AGN report on INAB’s parks gave lower prices: Q10 for foreigners, Q5 for people over 12 and Q3 for under-12s and students with a valid card. CONAP’s tourism page gives no fee.
What are the opening hours of Las Victorias in Cobán?
Published versions differ. The SIC listing (last modified 1 October 2026) says Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00. CONAP’s tourism page (copy of about 31 October 2026) says Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 16:00. AGN reported Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 15:00 in April 2022. INAB, which runs the park, is at (+502) 4149-8643 per CONAP.
Where is the entrance to Las Victorias?
CONAP puts the entrance to the protected area at 11 avenida and 3a calle, zona 1, in the town of Cobán. The SIC listing gives the address as 3a. calle 11-05, zona 1, Cobán, beside the city.
What is there to do at Las Victorias?
CONAP lists walks on natural trails through pine forest and a lagoon, with 14 km of trails used daily by people doing sport. The SIC listing adds a football pitch, a children’s playground, barbecue grills, toilets and tour guides available to walk the park with you. AGN’s 2022 report also mentions camping.
Is Las Victorias inside Cobán?
Yes. CONAP says the park is in the urban area of the municipality of Cobán, Alta Verapaz, and the SIC listing places it beside the city. CONAP puts Cobán 213 km from Guatemala City, about 4 hours by the CA-9 and CA-14.
