pick-up ride 2

Lanquin

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December 9th 2007
Semuc Champey. Que bueno! This was the highlight so far. after an extremely bumpy 7 hour bus ride we made it to Lanquin, base for Semuc champey and white water rafting. We stayed at "El Retiro", pretty much the only option. The rooms consist of wooden cabanas up on stilts overlooking the adjacent river. The communal area is great. There´s a "family" dinner at 7 preceeded and succeeded by happy ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Verapaz Region » Lanquín

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more