Río Dulce, Izabal

When you visit Rio Dulce you will be enchanted by its beauty and its beautiful landscapes. Relax and enjoy a great afternoon near río dulce or near Izabal Lake.

​Río Dulce is located in the department of Izabal. It is one of the first protected areas of Guatemala since 1955. It is a habitat of the Manatee, a mammal that is in danger of extinction. 

You can also visit livingston, a land of joy and happiness. The language they speak is Garífuna, and the inhabitants of this region are the result of the mixture of three ethnic groups: Carib Indians, Araguacos, originating in South America and Africa.

​Lake Izabal is the largest in Guatemala, with plenty of fish. On its banks you can see great variety of herons, in addition that is the home of the manatee, this last species has been greatly reduced by the hunting of which it has been object.
The appearance of this apartment is very varied, it is surprising and beautiful; This beauty comes from the majesty of its forests, its mountains and its landscapes. We recommend spending a night in this beautiful place.

Weather:

Río dulce is generally warm with heavy rains during the winter.​

How to get to Río Dulce?

If you want to visit Rio Dulce we recommend you take a pullman bus from Guatemala City. You can also rent a car or hire a travel agency for a private trip.

What to bring?

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • ​Camera
  • Water bottle
  • Backpack to keep your hands free
  • Swimwear and water shoes

TOP THINGS TO DO IN IZABAL

Río Dulce

Río Dulce is located in the department of Izabal. It is a place with beautiful landscapes. It is the perfect place to go and relax next to the river or the lake, depending on which side you are in.​

Livingston

Livingston is located in the department of Izabal. It is inhabited by people of the Garífuna ethnic group, it is one of the main tourist attractions of this department and of Guatemala for its music and joy.

San Felipe Castle

The Castle of San Felipe de Lara is a fortress located in the mouth of Rio Dulce. This fortress had three functions: Being a military fort, fulfilling the functions of a prison, and being a commercial exchange between Spain and Guatemala

Quiriguá Ruins

It is an archaeological site that belongs to the Mayan culture. The population in this place is bi-ethnic, being the Mayan population a minority. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984 by UNESCO.
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RECOMMENDED SIGHTINGS IN IZABAL

Turistic Places

Other Attractions

Zapotillo Keys

It is located on the border with Belize, where you can admire its beautiful crystalline waters and its reef with its great variety of fish.

Laguna Jardines

When you go through the canyon of Rio Dulce you will find this beautiful lagoon where marine flowers predominate, a good place to rest.

Playa Blanca

It is located 25 minutes from Livingston, it is a beautiful white sand beach. It is a paradisiac and private place to enjoy great vacations.

Agua Caliente

It is a wonderful place of thermal waters that spring to the edge of the canyon of Rio Dulce, you will be able to visit it when renting a motorboat

Sarstun River

It is the North boundary of Livingston, this forms the border between Guatemala and Belize. You can sail without leaving Guatemalan waters from Livingston.

7 Altares

It is located 5km approx Livingston is accessible by land or sea. It is a true paradise of waterfalls of fresh and crystalline water.