Formed by a river plunging into an underground tunnel, leaving a small flow of fresh water continuing above ground, cascading through several small pools, Semuc Champey was magical. As with everything in Guatemala, getting there was an ordeal, leaving at 7AM, getting back at 8:30PM, harrowing van rides on windy mountain roads, unpaved, bumpy roads for most of the last stretch, hikes up and down in high heat and humidity, long waits at the start and every transition. Elena and Jarrett held up well - we're proud of these adventurous kids. The swim made it worth it to them.
