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Place:  Semuc Champey National Monument, Guatemala

Location:  In the Alta Verapaz region of Guatemala, approximately 10 kilometers west of the small town of Lanquin.

Description:  Semuc Champey is a series of emerald green pools forming along the Cohoban river as it makes its way through the dense green jungles of Guatemala.  The pools form in limestone formations and range between three and fourteen feet deep.  The river is truly unique.   Rich in plant and animal diversity, the geology of the limestone pools create a natural wonder that is worth the long journey to witness.  The climate is sub-tropical and hot.  The languages spoken in the area are Maya Q'eqchi and Spanish.

 

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