Community Saquija
In the thick of the Guatemalan jungle, tucked into the mountains of Alta Verapaz, approximately 110 years ago the community of Saquija was founded by a group of three families. Today the community has grown to around 1000 people, most of whom live as subsistence farmers. It is only recently, in 2006, that they have begun to use the attraction of the river to improve their circumstances through community based tourism.
The community of Saquijá is located in the municipality of Cahabón, department Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. It is 92 km from the city of Cobán and 300 km from the Capital. To get to Saquija take the highway RN-5 that runs from Cobán to Lanquín. In Lanquín take the road towards Cahabón for about 12 km and you will find the "carretera ecológica" on your right hand side. This is the entrance to the community.
In Saquija we may not have all the luxuries of the modern world, but the people are always eager to share their food, culture and smiles. So come enjoy an authentic Mayan experience and an unforgettable adventure on the Cahabón River!
