Candelaría Caves: Fascinating, Scary Cave Tubing

Candelaría cave is found in the middle of a Mayan village. The money from the tour goes to the entire community. These Mayan families moved there about 70 years ago to escape the draft from the civil war. There are two Candelaría tours once you come into the area. The good tour is off the…

How to Visit Semuc Champey & the Surrounding Caves

We stayed in Lanquin, and took colectivos to Semuc Champey and K’anba cave. The road is rough and with inexpensive transportation available we felt taking the van wasn’t necessary. Unfortunately pets are not allowed to Semuc Champey or the surrounding caves so we set Sombrita and Graham up with extra toys and treats for a…