Raxruja

Raxrujá (sometimes misspelled as Raxruha) is in the Northern Lowlands region of Guatemala. It is known as a caving destination.

Candelaria Caves in Raxruja

Get in

Minivans from Sayaxché and Coban, the latter on two routes.

If you are going to Semuc Champey next, be sure to go the route to Lanquin via Sebol, not via Coban first.

See

The ruins at nearby Cancuén. There is a minivan that leaves with some regularity for La Union. There was evidence of at least one passenger pickup still doing that route as well in February, 2007. For the minivan, coming from El Amigo, turn left and walk a bit past the small downtown and look and ask for the minivan. To arrange the boat ride get off at the tienda next to the Cancuen sign and look for someone to help you. Do NOT walk down to the embarcadero unless you have time to kill before arranging the ride.

• 1 Candelaria Caves. (updated Apr 2018)

Do

There are two internet places in town. One is at Hotel Cancuen near the edge of town to the north. The other is on a side street downtown. Ask around.

If you are going to the ruins and are using mass transit, check in and leave your packs at El Amigo and head downtown to find the minibus that goes to La Union.

Eat

There are a couple of comedors downtown.

Drink

A small tienda across the road from El Amigo sells cold beer.

Sleep

• 1 Hotel Candelaria, Raxruja, ☏ +502 5352 9276. Hotel in a pleasant garden setting in the country with restaurant close to the cave. (updated Aug 2020)