Other Lanquin Attractions and Activities

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K’ANBA CAVES
About 500 ft. before the entrance to Semuc, you’ll see a large metal bridge over the Cahabon River. A trail leads from the bridge for 300ft. to a shelter below the cave entrance where you pay a fee and get a guide. The tour through the river-filled cave is approximately two hours. The site also includes a trail along the river’s edge and a scenic overlook above the cave entrance. The cave is accessible the majority of the year. Hotel Las Marías provides guides and equipment. 2 hour candlelit adventure! Entrance fee Q50 (Q30/guests of Las Marías). This is the starting point for tubing the Cahabon River until the Las Marías Hotel (2.5km). Tubes can be rented at Las Marías.

YAXLIK CAVE
This cave is located several kilometers beyond Semuc Champey in the village of Chiquelex. The trail to get to the cave begins at the bridge over the Chiacté River, next to the owner’s house and a small hut designed to give information to the visitors. It is necessary to get permission from the owners to go on the property, contact a local guide/member of the family and pay the entrance fee. The hike is 45min. and caving 1 hour. You can see stalactites and stalagmites, a large bat population, spiders and crabs. It is muddy and slippery and has some rooms that are very steep to enter, making it necessary to use ropes. The nearby villages use the cave for ceremonies. It’s accessible the majority of the year.

EL CABRO WATERFALL
El Cabro waterfall is located in the village of Chitzubil in a forested valley to the northeast of Lanquin. It is a series of waterfalls, some of which reach 70ft and form small pools where you can go swimming. The trail to the waterfall crosses a private ranch and then the village. The round trip hike and swimming takes about 5 hours. There is no infrastructure and the trails are the same as those used by people in the villages. It is recommended to get permission from the ranch and village and to be accompanied by a local guide.

CATHEDRAL
The only remaining original part of the Cathedral of any architectural interest is the façade, which was constructed in 1580. The current market area is on top of the remains of the original church. The Cathedral is open every day.

Whitewater Rafting

Go on a rafting adventure on the Lanquin and Cahabon Rivers. In a recent Paddler Magazine article, Greg Schwendinger writes, "Ground Zero for Guatemalan river running is the village of Lanquin..." Paddle with your experienced guide through two Class 3-4 rapids, amazing rainforest surroundings, and rural Qeq'chi villages.

Maya Expeditions (www.mayaexpeditions.com) offers 1-5 day trips starting at $95 (includes lunch and transport).

Guatemala Rafting (through El Retiro, www.guatemalarafting.com) offers a 1 day ($50 with lunch and transport) and a 2 day trip ($140).

Guayaja - across from the Lanquin Caves, natural park with ziplines, rappelling, big swings, trails and camping. Tel. (502) 5373-5469. www.guayajaonline.com, info@guayajaonline.com

One week of adventure that will change your life!!!
Camping, super sports, spiritual devotions, workshops, campfires, food, land sports-rappelling, rock climbing, land and cave exploration, watersports- rafting, swimming, tubbing, kayaking, and much more! Tel. (502) 5592-0195. info@camp180.com,www.camp180.com

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