Alta Verapaz, Oct 12 (AGN).- After the decrease in the flow of the Cahabón River, the water in the pools of the Semuc Champey natural monument, in Lanquín, Alta Verapaz, is recovering its characteristic turquoise color.
The National Council of Protected Areas (Conap) reported that although the site is open to the public, access to the sinkholes remains restricted. The measure was adopted on Monday, when the passage of the tropical phenomenon Julia caused the aforementioned river to overflow and affected the swimming pools of the tourist destination.
It is expected that with the improvement of the climatic conditions, the site will return to normal operation. However, the official information will be made known to the population by the corresponding means.
Currently, those who visit the tourist attraction will only be able to go up to the viewpoint and walk along the pathinformed the authorities.
This is not the first time that the Cahabón River has overflowed its banks and affected the Semuc Champey pools. In February, the authorities also had to restrict access to the facilities, because when the level rises, the pools lose their shape and look dark; In addition, the strength of the current increases.
about attractiveness
Semuc Champey is part of the Guatemalan System of Protected Areas (Sigap) and is close to another attraction in the department: the Lanquín caves.
In the Q’eqchi’ language, its name means where the river hides. This is due to the fact that at one of its ends you can see how the Cahabon River It goes into a limestone cavern and below the pools.
The destination is ideal for nature lovers, as it has a varied flora and fauna, including some 100 species of birds, 34 mammals, 25 reptiles and amphibians, as well as 10 fish. Likewise, approximately 120 species of trees and vines have been identified in the area.
With information from Andony Coronado
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