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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.

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More caves in Guatemala

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  2. Chiquibul Cave System
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  4. Grutas de Lanquín
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