Lanquin town

Semuc Champey, Guatemala

The gateway town where very few restaurants exist, so most travelers eat at their hostels.

Places in Lanquin town

Vista Verde onsite bar/restaurant An eco-conscious accommodation's onsite bar/restaurant with a huge pool and lush garden.
Lanquin local vendor barbecue Local vendors provide barbecue lunch including fried chicken, carne asada, tortillas, and beans.
Lanquin hostel common-area cafes Since Lanquin has very few restaurants, hostel common areas double as the main casual dining spots.
Vista Verde onsite bar An eco-conscious hostel's onsite bar next to its huge pool and lush garden.

Best time to visit: January to April (dry season) offers the clearest, most turquoise pools and easiest access on the rough roads.
Getting around: Lanquin town is the gateway, with Greengo's just a 10-minute walk to the famous cascades and pools, and Ch'i Bocól a 2-minute walk from its own secluded waterfall.
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (Q)
Language: Spanish; Q'eqchi' is widely spoken.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6)
Current trends: Semuc Champey's hostel scene continues to split between Zephyr Lodge's party-focused infinity pool and Ch'i Bocól's secluded waterfall retreat, with Greengo's Mediterranean-leaning on-site restaurant reflecting the reality that Lanquin's very few standalone restaurants push most travelers to eat where they sleep.

Semuc Champey pools district — Home to Greengo's, just a 10-minute walk to the famous turquoise cascades and pools.
Secluded waterfall district — Home to Ch'i Bocól, one of the most secluded hostels in Guatemala, a 2-minute walk from its own waterfall and natural pool.