Dulce River, River and national park in Izabal Department, Guatemala
The Dulce River extends 43 kilometers through limestone cliffs, connecting Lake Izabal to the Caribbean Sea through dense tropical forests.
The Spanish colonial administration constructed the Castillo de San Felipe fortress in the 1600s to defend the river route from Caribbean pirates.
The river communities include Garifuna settlements that maintain traditional fishing practices and prepare regional dishes with Caribbean influences.
Visitors can reach the national park via Puerto Barrios airport, with regular boat services operating between Fronteras and Livingston throughout the day.
The river features a natural gorge where waterfalls cascade from 91-meter cliffs after rainfall, creating temporary water curtains along the passage.
Location: Izabal Department
Inception: 1955
GPS coordinates: 15.74750,-88.87222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
Guatemala offers diverse settings for photography. Maya temples emerge from rainforests, while lakes mirror volcanoes. Colonial cities display painted facades and cobblestone streets. Nature reserves, thermal springs, and caves add to the photographic range of the country.
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beautiful procession on Good Friday. great restaurant: tortugal rent a boat to go to Livingston where the Garifuna live.... plan for the day to enjoy the hot springs along the way back, the lily ponds, howler monkeys, parrots, and iguanas.
beautiful procession on Good Friday. great restaurant: tortugal rent a boat to go to Livingston where the Garifuna live.... plan for the day to enjoy the hot springs along the way back, the lily ponds, howler monkeys, parrots, and iguanas.
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