Guatemala Itinerary help

Hi All,

I am currently in Antigua, Guatemala and heading to Lake Atilan for about 8 days. However, I have not decided where/what I am doing after the lake. I am a little torn between El Paredon or Semuc Champey.

Semuc was my intention before arriving in Guatamala, but after talking with some people in Antigua, they recommended El Paredon over it. Also Semuc seems to be quite the trek - although I am not time constrained.

My question to those that have traveled to both - which one did you prefer and why? Would your answer differ if you are planning to go to Flores? Thanks in advance!