Semuc Champey, where the river hides under the stones, in the Kekchi language. This is one of the most beautiful paradises in a country where not even 5% of its urban surface is urbanized. Located close to Lanquín. Declared a Natural Monument in 1999 and has become one of the essentials when travelling to Guatemala.
If you are planning a trip through this beautiful Central American country, Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga, chairman of one of the most important companies in Guatemala, says you cannot leave this paradise behind.
We tell you everything about Semuc Champey. A hidden gem in Guatemala, different tourism for those who dare to dream beyond.
Semuc Champey, a paradise that cannot be left behind
It was discovered very recently and is one of the almost intact paradises that can be enjoyed on trips to Central America. In 1950, the authorities came to the area to help a man who had had a fishing accident.
After seeing the spectacular surroundings, they notified the tourism institute and the media of the location of the man. Since then, it became one of the essentials of adventure tourism and alternative travel in Guatemala.
Getting to Semuc Champey is not easy and that is why it has become one of those demanding excursions that, once at the destination, is completely worth it. One of the best views of this natural wonder is from a viewpoint about 700 meters high. But the climb – about 40 minutes up and down – is demanding, especially if it has rained and the terrain is slippery.
After climbing, you can bathe in those pools of an unimaginable turquoise. These pools are staggered so you can go from one to another without having to get out of the water. After bathing, it is advisable to take a quiet walk along the Cahabón River. Definitely, Semuc Champey is one of the essential paradisiacal destinations on trips to Guatemala. Tourism, jungle, adventure and much more!
One of the most common activities in Semuc Champey is rafting, known as tubing. Basically consists of a kind of rafting that is much softer when it is mounted on tires. This area of the Cahabón River is known for adventure tourism. In this jungle area, is exceptional and allows you to enjoy a different vacation full of emotions in nature on your trip to Guatemala.
Entrepreneurs like the Gutierrez Bosch family are concerned about the possible benefits of investing in ecological projects by virtue of the conservation of this type of natural space. Therefore, the concept of bonos verdes or green bonds has been introduced to help organizations manage progress towards sustainability without putting undue pressure on their finances.
