The Río Cahabón (Cahabón River) is a 196-kilometre-long (122 mi) river in eastern Guatemala.

In Guatemala, hidden in the tropical jungle, there’s a beautiful place that few people have heard of. Here, surrounded by dense forest that vibrates with the fluttering of birds and butterflies, is a stretch …

May 26, 2025 · The Cahabon River flows through the Alta Verapaz department in central Guatemala. It stretches over 190 kilometers, passing through dense forests, towering cliffs, and remote villages.

The Cahabón River flows from Lanquín to the pools of Semuc Champey. It has some incredible rapids, flanked by waterfalls and dense jungle. You can tour this river on whitewater rafting trips that set out …

The Río Cahabón used to be Mayan Whitewater-land’s premier accessible, multi-day river trip. But since the Oxec 2 dam went in in 2018, we are left with the 1-day Main run (what was the first day), and the …

Nov 28, 2025 · In the language of Maya, Semuc Champey means “Sacred Water” and consists of 300m of limestone bridges. The tiered formation creates turquoise pools from the Cahabón River and is …

Feb 8, 2023 · At the end of the limestone pools of Semuc Champey, you’ll find the river that disappears and flows underneath Semuc Champey, the Cahabon River. This is the main river that flows through …

May 26, 2023 · People visit Semuc not only to enjoy swimming in the pools but also to explore the nearby water cave, or tube down the Cahabon River which disappears under the limestone bridge …

Every river retains the memory of its route to the sea. This is no less true for the Cahabón River, which wends its way down Guatemala’s high central plateau over a distance of 121 miles. The river forges …

Embark on an unforgettable whitewater rafting adventure along the Cahabón River, one of Guatemala’s most scenic and thrilling waterways. Paddle through Class III–IV rapids surrounded by lush mountain …