Natural features

Semuc Champey

Guatemala Alta Verapaz Lanquín

Semuc Champey
Photo: Christopher Crouzet, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A natural limestone bridge over the Cahabón River, topped by a series of stepped turquoise pools in the jungle. Climb to the El Mirador viewpoint, then swim. Nearby, explore the K'anba caves by candlelight and go tubing on the river.


It's remote: about 10 km on a rough road from Lanquín, which is several hours from Antigua or Flores.

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