natural wonder
Semuc Champey
A series of turquoise stepped limestone pools in the jungle where the Cahabon River flows underground beneath a natural bridge.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Alta Verapaz, Guatemala · North America
Chisec sits on the route: 30 minutes from Raxruhá, 47km from Semuc Champey.
Chisec is a town located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. With a population of 17,018, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chisec sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chisec to your route.
Chisec is a town and municipality in the north of the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz that was founded in 1813. It is situated at 230 metres (755 ft) above sea level. The municipality covers a territory of 1,244 km2.
The 2018 census documented the population at 84,553. Approximately 95% of the municipality'sRead more
inhabitants are Maya, spread over the town of Chisec and approximately 140 communities. There used to be closer to 240 communities, but a number of these have officially split off to the new municipality of Raxruha, created by the Guatemalan Congress in 2008. The Q'eqchi' language is widely spoken there alongside Spanish.
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Chisec is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 15.8131 latitude, -90.2890 longitude.
Chisec has a population of approximately 17,018 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
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A series of turquoise stepped limestone pools in the jungle where the Cahabon River flows underground beneath a natural bridge.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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