Guatemala · national park
Semuc Champey
Semuc Champey is a national park in Guatemala, established in 2005, covering 18 km² (7 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Guatemala's 24 national parks. Natural monument in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
- Area
- 18 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GUA · 122 km
Nearest airports to Semuc Champey
- 1La Aurora International AirportGUA122 kmstraight lineGuatemala City, Guatemala
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- 2 PBR149 kmstraight line
- 3 FRS154 kmstraight line
More about Semuc Champey
Semuc Champey is one of 24 national parks in Guatemala — natural monument in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. It covers 18 km² (1,849 ha) — about 9.2 times the size of Monaco, making it the #8 largest national park in Guatemala (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 years ago — the first national parks in Guatemala date back to 1955. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Semuc Champey
The closest airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 122 km away — around 2 h 39 min by car; alternatively Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR, 149 km). Other national parks within reach include Grutas de Lanquín (0 km²), Candelaria Caves, San José la Colonia (1 km²) and Las Victorias (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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