I visited the wonderful series of natural stepped, turquoise pools of Semuc Champey. The best place to stay is Lanquin, just 20 minutes away by car from Semuc Champey. And here in Lanquin there is really just one place to stay, and that’s El Retiro! Besides many hammocks El Retiro has many beds in small houses and huts along a nice river. Their restaurant has a great menu and the breakfast is amazing! And almost every night there is a small party going on, even in low season.

From this hostel you can easily book a full day tour to Semuc Champey. During the hole day you will visit a great cave, do some tubing, jumping’s into the river and finally relaxing in the pools.

Enjoy some photos from the place.