Rio Dulce National Park
 Río
Dulce, located in the district of Izabal in Guatemala is one
of the most desirable cruising destinations and recreation
spots in the world.
Rio Dulce... a natural treasure
Rio Dulce means "sweet river" in Spanish and it
is aptly named. The waters of the Rio Dulce are fresh, clean
and clear. There is no heavy industry anywhere along the system
of rivers and lakes that make up the Rio Dulce, so pollution
is non-existent.
Traveling in Rio Dulce
Rio Dulce has many visitors because of its location, on the
way to the northern part of the country and 25 miles from
the Atlantic Coast. It connects the biggest lake in our beautiful
country, LAKE IZABAL, with the Atlantic Ocean. You may travel
easily from Rio Dulce to other destinations such as Tikal,
Quirigua or Livingston in Guatemalala, and Copan in Honduras.
You may even go by water or land to Belize. All of these world
famous destinations are visited by people throughout the year.
 Rio
Dulce is a great place to spend a couple of nights, if not
more, because of the tranquility & serenity it gives you.
It is surrounded by incredible natural beauty, which you may
go to easily from any place you stay in Rio Dulce. Rio Dulce
has spectacular sight seeing, since it’s surrounded
by nature. The river, the rainforest, ecology, boat travel
& many other activities, await you. You may also relax
and soak in the unbelievable sunsets. For all of these reasons,
this makes for a great destination for photography.
Rio Dulce Attractions
One of the most impressive locations on the river is just
upriver from Livingston, EL CANYON. Here the river becomes
very narrow and tall canyon walls rise on both sides of the
river to a height of 300 to 400 spectacular feet above the
water. The view is stunning. The canyon walls are sheer cliffs
of white limestone festooned with green jungle growth clinging
to the walls. Vines hang down to the water’s edge and
flocks of white herons congregate in the trees. The visual
effect is unforgettable.
 There
are 2 twin towns which make up the Rio Dulce activity &
business center. Fronteras & El Relleno are two “sister”
towns located on opposites sides of the river, divided by
a 85 foot tall, concrete & steel modern bridge. The highway
to the Peten region crosses the River at this point. It is
worth makeing a stop once you are at the bridge’s highest
point to take a look at what is surrounding you….! Rio
Dulce & its beautiful nature.
Staying at RIo Dulce
The banks of the Rio Dulce are lined with marinas, lodging
and restaurants that offer the finest food and accommodations.
So, enjoy this website and allow us to help you find what
you are looking for, for your stay at Rio Dulce.
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