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Photo of the Day: Semuc Champey

| by Aracely | No Comments » | Central America, Guatemala, Photo of the Day

Watch our Travel Video Tour of Semuc Champey.

Semuc Champey is a natural monument in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, near the Q’eqchi’ Maya town of Lanquín. It consists of a natural 300m limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabòn River. Atop the bridge is a series of stepped, turquoise pools, a popular swimming attraction. Although it can be difficult to get to, Semuc is becoming more and more popular with travelers. – Wikipedia

Photo of the Day: Up Close Cicada Molting

| by Aracely | 1 Comment » | Central America, Guatemala, Photo of the Day

Watch our Travel Video Tour of Semuc Champey.

Semuc Champey is a natural wonder of Guatemala near the Q’eqchi’ Maya town of Lanquín.  As we walked though the jungle to get to the 300m limestone bridge of stepped of turquoise pools we encountered this cicada molting.

KanBa River Caves of Semuc Champey

| by Aracely | 6 Comments » | Adventures, Central America, Guatemala

Like our visit to Semuc Champey, we had no idea what we were getting into prior to leaving for our tour.  This point is echoed throughout most of our Guatemalan journeys.  The KanBa Caves are only a short walk from the metal bridge that spans Cahabón River. (more…)

Semuc Champey Guatemala – Video Ep 3

| by Jason | 17 Comments » | Adventures, Central America, Guatemala, Travel Videos

Enjoy the Natural Wonder of Guatemala, Semuc Champey, through an HD Adventure Travel Video from 2 Backpackers, Jason and Aracely Castellani of TwoBackpackers.com. In Video Episode 3, we trek a few hours through thick jungle with our guide and other friends.  After climbing up and down steep steps, we arrive to the peaceful turquoise pools of Semuc Champey.  Enjoy the show! (more…)