Lanquín

Lanquin is a town located in the southern portion of the Northern Lowlands (Guatemala) | Northern Lowlands in Guatemala.

It is much hotter here than in the highlands as it is in the deep valleys between the mountains.

Travel to Lanquín

• Most people get to Lanquin from Coban. The shuttle van costsQQ, and will include stops to pick up local residents. A private shuttle will cost more. If coming from the other direction, buses from Sayaxché to Cobán pass the entrance to the village.

How to get around in Lanquín

• Walking is the best way to get around town. As it is not too large, most things can be visited within a twenty minutes walk. In addition, you can get anywhere via Tuk Tuks which can be seen on the streets sometimes as late as 11PM or you can try to hitch a ride in a local truck for a couple of quetzales.

What to see in Lanquín

• Semuc Champey - Located about 7km outside of Lanquin, along rough road is a series of tiered limestone pools of varying shades of turquoise. A wild river runs underneath the pools here. Hike up to the mirador for a view pools. Swim in the pools and jump off of the rocks.
• Unknown waterfalls - Continue outside of Lanquin, past El Retiro for about four miles. You will come to another village.Ask about the waterfalls there (cascadas or cataratas), and someone will point them out.
• Bats at Dusk - Go to the Grutas de Lanquin (Lanquin caves) at twilight. Go into the cave entrance and enjoy as the bats fly around your head as they exit the cave. Go in a large group, and negotiate a reduced rate. Show up after dark, and get in free (but miss most of the show). You can also stand on the riverbank for free and see the stunning spectacle of millions of bats streaming out of the cave mouth. Best to arrive just before sunset and wait around.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Lanquín

• Grutas de Lanquin - Explore this cave by flashlight. See the bats at dusk. General admission is 30Q, though large groups can negotiate.
• River Tubing - Tube down the Lanquin river to El Retiro. Cost isQ0 for tube, ride, and entrance fee. The driver will stop for you to purchase soft drinks.
• Tour of Semuc Champey - This is a tour run out of El Retiro. It begins with a candlelight tour of the Grutas de Las Marias, an underwater river which involves swimming, wading, climbing up waterfalls, and jumping into water in the darkness. Next is a jump off a 9m bridge and a float down the river. This is followed with exploration of Semuc Champey and a climb down to see where the river exits under the pools there.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Lanquín

• There is a small market in town, but nothing that isn't found throughout all of Guatemala.
• There is a Banrural bank, but no ATM.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Comedor Shalom - Located in town and they provide standard Guatemalan fare forQ0.
• Comedor Cafe Andrely - Located on the primary street, right next to Comedor Shalom, family run and they provide typical guatemalan food, plus burgers, Pasta omelettes, forQ0-30.
• Comedor Champey - Located on the road between the center of Lanquin and El Retiro, it is located near the bridge and the school. It is also denoted by Hebrew written on the sign. Serve a very delicious schnitzel forQQ.
• El Retiro - Serves a communal dinner every night. It is necessary to get your name on the list before you eat. Generally more expensive, but the food is quite delicious.

• El Retiro (see in /#map=19/15.58112/-89.97593 OpenStreetMap) - Late nights with lots of fun, dancing and ribaldry that will settle up another great day in Lanquin.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Lanquín

Lanquín - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Lanquín, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lanquín. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Lanquín and its surrounding regions.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Lanquín, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Lanquín, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Lanquín without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Lanquín is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Lanquín.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Zephyr Lodge - An eco friendly hostel on the top of a hill with a view on the river (and an access). Sleeping facilities goes from private (with private shower) bedrooms (Q80) to dormitories (QQQ). Open air area with a 360° view of the valley, hammocks, innertubes provided to tube down the river. The food is great and affordable (QQ0-40), breakfasts aroundQ0. Nice ambiance, very large choice of music to download, free internet and Wi-Fi, laundry service. Small tours organized to go to Semuc Champey at 8:30AM (Q90), with a particular (local) guide that will help you avoid the big tourist groups. They do their own bread, recycle plastic and batteries and they represent a sunstainable community tourism and are involved with community projects.
• Jorge's Guesthouse - This is a small property down the hill from El Retiro. per day for the clean sheets and an outhouse used by the chickens to lay eggs.
• El Recreo - Located as you come into town. Swimming pools and zip lines are available here.
• El Retiro (see in /#map=19/15.58112/-89.97593 OpenStreetMap) - A large guesthouse complex beautifully located next to the Lanquin River. Sleeping facilities range from Hammocks to rooms with private beds. There is a pit for a fire, access to swim in the river, an excellent bar (although the evening meal may not suite everyone's appetite or budget) and a board tied up to surf the river. Music downloads available forQ00 (unlimited), internet access (which often doesn't work) atQ0 for unlimited use for the duration of your stay.An easy place to settle into for a couple of days. A look at their complaint book shows they often don't write down reservations, so have a backup option. A critical review on TripAdvisor can elicit real responses like this one: "you are such a little girl stop complaining and start living, don't you have something better to do?"
• There are other guesthouses located centrally in Lanquin, as well as a couple of larger properties closer to Semuc Champey.

Travel Next

• Many guesthouses can make travel arrangements for you.
• El Retiro can arrange shuttles to Antigua, Coban, Flores, and Rio Dulce (via El Estor). Be forewarned that some travellers going to Rio Dulce did part of the trip in the back of a pickup truck.
• There are regular shuttle vanes to Coban from Lanquin.
• Sayaxché, and onwards to Flores (Guatemala) | Flores to visit the many Maya ruins in the region. Buses to Sayaxché pass on the main highway just outside the village. Ask locally for bus times.

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