A fantastic hike across the Verapaz Mountains, deep into a karsts landscape teeming with exotic wildlife and exuberant flora. A lush green environment sculpted by water, home to the magnificent quetzal bird, and one of the last remaining expanses of cloud forest, is a true walk in the clouds.
Along our journey youll learn about the natural history and local survival techniques, getting to know the medicinal uses of the wide variety of plants and trees. This dream like odyssey touches the best kept natural secrets in the area. From torch lit spelunking in uncharted territories, soaking in underground cave systems to tubing down turquoise white water well do it all before wrapping up our final day hiking down to a refreshing swim in the turquoise travertine pools of Semuc Champey!
ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR
3 PAX min.
FACTS ABOUT GUATEMALA
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Official Name Republic of Guatemala Population 12.2 Million 55% Mestizo-Ladino 43% Maya indigenous 2% others Money The Quetzal. About 8 Quetzales to 1 US dollar. Water If you wish to loose ten pounds in five days drink tap water… if not buy bottles! ![]() Languages Spanish and 21 Amerindian Languages Religion Roman Catholic and Maya Beliefs ![]() Government Democratic Weather (Dry season is Oct. – May Surface Area 108,890 sq km (42,042 sq miles) Highest Pt. Volcan Tajumulco, 13,846 ft. (4,220m) |