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Semuc Champey

| by Aracely on September 9th, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Adventures, Central America, Guatemala

Semuch Champey from Lookout Deck

Semuch Champey from Lookout Deck

After a long and exhausting 10 hour bus ride from Panajachel, Guatemala we finally arrived in the small town of Lanquin, but without hostel reservations.  We were now traveling with Andy and Paulina, travelers from London we met a few days ago.  Our shuttle dropped us off at El Retiro Hostel where most of those that traveled in the shuttle with us were staying.  Luckily, as soon as we stepped off the van packed with tourists, we were approached by a man who showed us pictures of El Portal.  “It’s only meters from Semuc Champey,” he said.  “And a fifteen minute pickup truck ride from where you are right now.”  The pictures were of beautiful cabins in a jungle setting.  He quoted us Q40 (about $5) per person with a private bathroom.  Once we negotiated free transportation to the location we hopped in the back of his pickup truck for an exciting ride down a winding dirt road that led us further into the depths of the Guatemalan jungle.  After traversing a wooden bridge whose loose boards jolted when the heavy truck road over them, we arrived at El Portal. (more…)

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