• Rio Dulce: Relaxing and Exploring on Guatemala’s Sweet River

    Rio Dulce: Relaxing and Exploring on Guatemala’s Sweet River

    Tropical Rio Dulce is an underrated destination in Guatemala. The beautiful, lazy river rambles through sumptuous jungle hillsides crammed with tropical birds and insects. It’s also the gateway to Guatemala’s Caribbean coast. There are hidden jungle canyons, natural hot spring waterfalls and plenty of friendly locals. Rio Dulce is also the kind of place where…

  • Lanquín, Guatemala: Exploring the Caves and Chocolate Beyond Semuc Champey

    Lanquín, Guatemala: Exploring the Caves and Chocolate Beyond Semuc Champey

    Lanquín is a bit of an enigma. It’s the gateway to the hugely popular natural area of Semuc Champey, one of Guatemala’s top tourist attractions. At the same time, the sleepy, tropical town feels both isolated and remote. Unlike the rest of Guatemala’s major tourist hot spots, there are almost no souvenir shops and even…

  • Is Semuc Champey Worth It? The Real Story Behind Guatemala’s Tourist Hot Spot

    Is Semuc Champey Worth It? The Real Story Behind Guatemala’s Tourist Hot Spot

    There are few travel destinations more captivating than Guatemala’s Semuc Champey. White limestone cliffs rise up from the jungle-coated floor, disappearing into swirling whisps of misty clouds. Turquoise water cascades down a series of stepped pools, surrounded by thick green rainforest. Crowds of tourists swarm the whole area, blocking hiking trails as they take their…

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