Dulce River

This is a 43 km long river in the east of Guatemala, in the department of Izabal. It flows from Lake Isabel and carries its waters to the Caribbean Sea - to the town of Livingston on the coast.

The most spectacular part is the canyon, where the walls rise up to 91 meters on both sides of the river, with teak trees, mahogany and palm trees. Along the way there are waterfalls after rains, and the river also flows into El Golfete lake.

The shores are densely forested, so don't be surprised by howler monkeys and toucans - they are local here. Part of the river and El Golfete is protected by the Rio Dulce National Park with an area of ​​about 130 square meters. km.

A convenient starting point is the town of Fronteras (as it is called - Rio Dulce) with markets and boat services. From here they take a boat and sail down the river to Livingston, and this place is generally one of the popular destinations for yachtsmen.

This is a Garifuna community with its own culture and access to Caribbean beaches. On the way to the sea, you should turn to the ancient Spanish fortress of Castillo de San Felipe near Lake Isabel.