Dulce River
A NATURAL JEWEL ON THE VERGE OF THE CARIBBEAN SEA
The Dulce River is located in the department of Izabal, between Lake Izabal and Amatique Bay. About 43 kilometers long, the Dulce River is the gateway to the Caribbean Sea.
The canyon at the mouth of the river on the bay offers a scenic beauty unique for its vegetation, and for being a refuge for various native and migratory birds. To travel the 16 kilometers between the “Golfete” (small gulf) and the ocean, the waters of the river enter through an enormous canyon that separates the mountains where high walls of limestone rock with lush vegetation make the journey an adventure. This river has a depth of 30 to 50 meters, and a width of approximately 200 meters. During the tour, you will get to see cays and islets of different sizes.
The Dulce River is located within the “Río Dulce National Park,” area that protects the Guatemalan ecosystem since 1955, containing a great diversity of fauna, among which are manatees and crocodiles.
For the visit, it is recommended to use the water transportation services available in the docks of Fronteras, El Relleno and Livingston. In the area, there is a diversity of accommodations, food services, and community tourism, among others.
GEOPOSITION
Solentiname
Manuel Antonio National Park and its Beaches
Santo Tomás Church, Pascual Abaj Shrine and Chichicastenango Market
RECOMMENDED TOURS
Guatemala – Nicaragua – El Salvador: Charco Verde & Petroglyphs
Travel through volcanoes, Mayan archaeological sites, colonial cities and natural parks in this Central American multi-destination tour.
The best of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama
Volcanoes, National Parks, immense beaches, thermal waters... a tour that you will never be able to forget.
Fast Central America
Enjoy Nicaragua and Costa Rica in this tour that will take you to Managua, León, Granada, Monteverde, and La Fortuna, among other great places.
Colonial Central America
Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala offer charming colonial villages such as the beautiful Granada, León Viejo, Suchitoto, and the majestic city of La Antigua Guatemala.
Central America Highlights
Discover nature, colonial cities, the Mayan legacy, and the way of life in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
