Lanquín, Guatemala: travel guide
Small highland town in Alta Verapaz, the base for the turquoise limestone pools of Semuc Champey and the Lanquín caves.
- Country
- Guatemala
- Currency
- GTQ
- Time zone
- America/Guatemala
Top places to visit in Lanquín
Semuc Champey
Waterfall · about 4 h · entry GTQ 50
A 300 m limestone bridge over the Cahabón river topped by a staircase of turquoise natural pools for swimming; Guatemala's signature natural wonder.
El Mirador Semuc Champey
Viewpoint · about 1.5 h
Steep jungle trail to a lookout high above the turquoise pools, giving the classic aerial view of Semuc Champey.
Grutas de Lanquín
Nature · about 1.5 h · entry GTQ 30
Large river cave near Lanquín with dramatic formations; at dusk thousands of bats stream out of the entrance.
K'anba Caves
Nature · about 2 h
Candle-lit river cave adventure near Semuc Champey, waded and swum through by candlelight, often paired with river tubing.
Río Cahabón
Nature · about 2 h
Fast highland river running through jungle gorges near Lanquín, popular for tubing and white-water rafting.
Things to do
- Semuc Champey Full-Day Adventure Adventure · 9 h · from GTQ 300 per person
- Lanquín Caves & Bat Sunset Caving · 2 h · from GTQ 90 per person
- Río Cahabón Rafting Water Sports · 4 h · from GTQ 260 per person
Day trips and tours
- Semuc Champey & K'anba Caves 9 h · from GTQ 300
Where to stay in Lanquín
- Lanquín Town about GTQ 220 per night
Base with hostels and shuttle connections near the Lanquín caves.
- Semuc Champey Road about GTQ 300 per night
Riverside eco-lodges closer to the pools for early access.
Hotels
- Zephyr Lodge 2-star
- Utopia Eco Hotel 3-star
Where to eat
- Zephyr Lodge Restaurant International · about GTQ 75 per person
- Comedor Shalom Guatemalan · about GTQ 45 per person
Getting around
- Minibus main way to get around
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- Shuttle main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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