Semuc Champey makes honour to its name, which means Hidden in the depth of the stone". So that the adventurous spirits that do not conform to the beauty of the superior pools, can descend there below the rocky formation where the river has dug a cave through which the torrent of water scatters into a second deafening cascade.

It is necessary to hire a guide to be able to descend to this cave and to enjoy the superb show orchestrated by the water. What can be better than sitting down under a roof of stalactites to feel the unanswerable power of the river flowing out of darkness? It is worthwhile to stop a while and to remain wrapped in the millions of particles in which the water breaks, while spying the intimate secrets of the earth.

Practical Facts

Entrance: Q10.00 for local tourists and Q20 for international tourists
The park has lunchroom, bathrooms and enabled paths. The facilities don´t subtract authenticity to the natural environment.

How to get there
From Cobán taking a minibus, will take about two and a half hours (70 kms) that separates the departmental head from the entrance of the park.