Semuc Champey means sacred water in Mayan, its a idyllic mountain setting of tropical forest, wildlife and butterflies. Semuc Champey is a natural monument in the department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, near the Q’eqchi’ Maya town of Lanquín. It consists of a natural 300m limestone bridge, under which passes the Cahabòn River. Atop the bridge is a series of stepped, turquoise pools, a popular swimming attraction.

The river spins widly down as it sucks water into a limestone tunnel.

There are very few tourists which makes it particularly worth the journey to what is possibly the most attractive site in Guatemala.