Guatemala🇬🇹 | national parksSemuc Champey Natural MonumentLimestone pools, river sinkhole, El Mirador climb, candlelit caves | things to do and best time to go

Most backpackers sleep in Lanquín or along the road to the park, because only a handful of simple options sit right at the entrance.The closest beds are a few minutes from the gate, with riverside hostels on the Cahabón that offer dorms, tents and hammocks for roughly US$6 to 12 a night. These suit you if you want to be first through the gate and hear the river at night. Several have restaurants, since there is nowhere else to eat nearby.Lanquín, about 11 km (7 miles) away by a rough road, has the widest choice: party hostels with dorms at US$7 to 12, quieter guesthouses and private rooms at US$20 … read more 👉

Most backpackers sleep in Lanquín or along the road to the park, because only a handful of simple options sit right at the entrance.The closest beds are a few minutes from the gate, with riverside hostels on the Cahabón that offer dorms, tents and hammocks for roughly US$6 to 12 a night. These suit you if you want to be first through the gate and hear the river at night. Several have restaurants, since there is nowhere else to eat nearby.Lanquín, about 11 km (7 miles) away by a rough road, has the widest choice: party hostels with dorms at US$7 to 12, quieter guesthouses and private rooms at US$20 to 45. Some of the best-known places sit on the hillside outside town and run their own shuttles, bars and tours, which means evenings can be loud. Pick a guesthouse in town if you want sleep.A few eco-lodges tucked into the forest offer treehouses or cabins at US$40 to 90, with jungle views and a stronger sense of quiet. They need longer drives down bumpy tracks.Cobán, roughly 3 to 4 hours away, is the larger city for banks, supplies and onward buses. Book ahead from December to April, and bring cash, as ATMs near the park are limited.