This forested 82-hectare national park, right in town, has ponds, BBQ and picnic areas, children's play areas, a lookout point and kilometers of trails. The entrance is near the corner of 9a Av and 3a Calle. Most trails are very isolated – consider hiking in a group. You can camp here.
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Semuc Champey is famed for its great natural limestone bridge, 300m long, on top of which is a stepped series of pools with cool, flowing river water good…
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A mere 3km north of Chisec, these painted caves remained undiscovered until 2001. They haven't been fully mapped yet, but some claim that they connect to…
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In the lush cloud forests south of °ä´Ç²úá²Ô is the Biotopo Mario Dary Rivera nature reserve, commonly called Biotopo del Quetzal.
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These caves are about 1km northwest of the town, and extend for several kilometers into the earth. There is now a ticket office here. The first cave has…
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Surrounded by pristine forest, these turquoise lagoons are 8km west of Chisec. Developed as a community ecotourism project by local villagers, tours of…
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Orchid lovers and even the orchid-curious should not miss the wonderfully informative guided tour of this orchid sanctuary just off the highway to °ä´Ç²úá²Ô…
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About a kilometer before Semuc Champey, just before the large bridge crossing the river, you'll see a turnoff to the right for these caves, which many…
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What's claimed to be Central America's highest waterfall lies 12km down a dirt road from a turnoff at Km 145 on Hwy 14 to °ä´Ç²úá²Ô. Surrounded by cloud…
Nearby °ä´Ç²úá²Ô attractions
1. Ermita de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
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The Ermita de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a chapel dedicated to °ä´Ç²úá²Ô's patron saint, is 150m west of the bottom of the stairs leading to the Templo El…
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You can get a fine view over the town from this church atop a long flight of stairs at the north end of 7a Av. Indigenous people leave offerings at…
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The local market is always good for a wander, even if you're not looking to buy.
4. Catedral Santo Domingo de Coban
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°ä´Ç²úá²Ô's majestic cathedral takes pride of place, overlooking the central plaza.
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Orchid lovers and even the orchid-curious should not miss the wonderfully informative guided tour of this orchid sanctuary just off the highway to °ä´Ç²úá²Ô…
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These caves go for more than 1km into the earth, although chances are you won't get taken that far. A river runs through the cave (you have to wade…
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Recreating a Poqomchi' house, this well-ordered museum features household items and everyday products, as well as art, textiles and tools that are still…
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In the lush cloud forests south of °ä´Ç²úá²Ô is the Biotopo Mario Dary Rivera nature reserve, commonly called Biotopo del Quetzal.