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Ch'i Bocól Community Hostel

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Staff super friendly and accommodating

Nice place with friendly owners a communal platform with amazing view

Great location
10 mentions

Beautifully located a 30 minute walk into the jungle by the river

It’s a fantastic remote location

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

Very quiet spot

Location, rooms, personnel, sphere

Clean rooms
3 mentions

The hostel is very clean, and the staff and owners are incredibly friendly

Very clean room with comfy beds and clean shared bathroom

Good value
3 mentions

It’s a tough walk with luggage, but worth it

Everything 10/10 other than the kitchen- you can't keep too much stuff in the fr…

Pool
1 mentions

Away from everything, in the middle of nowhere next to a river, great for swimmi…

Overview

Ch'i Bocól Community Hostel is a hostel near Semuc Champey that requires a 30 minute hike to get to. The property offers creek and river access, as well views of the surrounding mountainside. It is run by solar power and has fruit and vegetable gardens on site. It features the only community kitchen in the area, and offers tours daily Guests at Ch'i Bocól Community Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lanquín, like hiking.

Traveller reviews

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Carla

solo_traveller

March 29, 2026

9

Lovely

As previously mentioned :) very special place.

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Carla

solo_traveller

March 25, 2026

9

Worth the walk

The views are UNREAL. Staff super friendly and accommodating. Food was lovely.

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Ethan

couple

March 22, 2026

9

Beautiful jungle stay

Beautifully located a 30 minute walk into the jungle by the river. It’s a tough walk with luggage, but worth it. The location means the facilities are basic (cold showers etc), but it’s to be expected and not a problem. You can purchase 3 meals a day, which were all large portions and nutritious. There is a beautiful area to do yoga.

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D.

extended_group

March 20, 2026

10

Amazing, beautiful place!

It’s a fantastic remote location! Absolutely beautiful to experience and understand the local community’s lifestyle. It’s a short distance to Semuc Champey. The hostel is very clean, and the staff and owners are incredibly friendly. The food was delicious! Nothing but praise for this place! What an amazing adventure!

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Lijn

family_with_children

March 8, 2026

7

Nice place with friendly owners a communal platform with amazing view. Very clean room with comfy beds and clean shared bathroom. It is a lovely 25 minute hike from the main road where you can easily wait for a tuktuk to get around.

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Felix

solo_traveller

March 5, 2026

10

Very remote and scenic. Awesome staff too

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agata

solo_traveller

January 29, 2026

10

I loved traditional food with family and the fact you have to go through the jungle to get to the place. Very quiet spot

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Sari

couple

November 16, 2025

9

Location, rooms, personnel, sphere

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Goffart

solo_traveller

October 7, 2025

10

Unique location with awesome platform for exercise and/ or chill within the lush jungle Super welcoming hosts and great team.

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Gidi Hendriks

couple

August 10, 2025

10

It's of the grid, but that alone is already enough reason to go there. Amazing lowners, staff and surroundings. Do the tubbing, chance of seeing the kingfisher. We would recommend to stay at least three nights.

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Ellen

family_with_children

August 8, 2025

9

Great hostel on a amazing location.

Location was amazing. Staff really helpfull.

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Emma

couple

July 27, 2025

10

A travellers oasis !

Gorgeous place right next to the river. Comfortable rooms, amazing food, and the perfect place to relax! We are grateful for our time here and would recommend you stay more than one night to get the most out of the experience. Highly recommend the tours and the Copal ceremony!

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Melissa Martins

solo_traveller

June 21, 2025

10

I loved quiet and remote it was. The hike to get there was beautiful, I loved seeing the fog in the montains in the morning. I'll miss the team kindness, and the family dinner !

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Julia

family_with_children

June 10, 2025

10

We spent a week there with our kids and loved the adventure. The owners are very attentive, helpful and generous. Thank you so much for everything, Mike and Karen!

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Noa

couple

April 19, 2025

10

I would always go back!

Perfect place to stay! Wonderfully located in middle of the jungle(30min easy walk from the next street)

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Sarah

solo_traveller

April 4, 2025

9

Amazing location really enjoyed my stay + yoga area is great. Very thoughtfully and beautifully built hostel. Fully off the grid but a fairly easy hike to it. didn't even visit semuc as I enjoyed exploring the area so much it is truly beautiful. Everything 10/10 other than the kitchen- you can't keep too much stuff in the fridge (luckily I had stuff for sandwiches) and the hob is off limits (understandable given gas prices) Heard from other guests that the cooked meals you could buy were small portions and were often hungry after. Do keep in mind that rooms, bathrooms and kitchens are spaced apart and lots of stairs! Dorm was nice (brilliant spot for stargazing) but my mattress was sunken and could feel my bones touching the bedframe underneath

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Elisabeth

extended_group

February 25, 2025

10

Amazing!

It’s a beautiful hostel with very friendly owners and staff, amazing food and a lot of space to just hang around and relax.

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Derry

family_with_children

February 13, 2025

10

Great vibe

Amazing feel to the place. Really lovely staff and food. Awesome location worth the hike.

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Lucy

couple

February 3, 2025

9

Great location, surrounded by nature and away from it all. Lovely that you have to walk there. Dinner was really good quality. Cabin room was super comfortable and private. Staff friendly and family feeling.

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Joel

solo_traveller

January 3, 2025

9

Away from everything, in the middle of nowhere next to a river, great for swimming. Semuc champay is about 50min walking distance

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Private beach area, Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Walking tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Yoga classes, Beach

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Designated smoking area, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Garden

Parking

Parking, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming pool

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Shuttle service, Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Laundry

Family Room with Mountain View

The family room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 21 1 bedroom0
Deluxe Queen Room

This double room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom0
Deluxe Queen Room

This double room has a shared bathroom, a private entrance and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease be aware that in our restaurant, we offer both family style breakfasts and dinners every day, which often include fresh ingredients from our gardens. For those guests that prefer to prepare their own meals, we charge Q30 per person per day for the use of our kitchen, which helps cover the costs of the gas for the stove and also allows each guest to use our spices, oils, and condiments. Please make sure all your ingredients are gluten free as we are a vegetarian/vegan hostel.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 1:14 AM

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Ch'i Bocól Community Hostel - 0 Star Hotel in Lanquin