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Rio Dulce

Rio Dulce Town is a city in eastern Guatemala.

Culture and History

Rio Dulce town is a popular moorage spot for people sailing around the Caribbean. It is more insulated against Hurricanes.

Travel to Rio Dulce & Visa Requirements

  • Buses arrive in Rio Dulce from Flores, Antigua, and Guatemala City. Shuttles from Coban are possible as well.
  • Boats come up the river from Livingston every couple of hours.

Tours & Getting around Rio Dulce

  • Walking, chicken buses and Tuk-Tuks are all at your disposal here.

Rio Dulce attractions and sightseeing

  • Castillo De San Felipe - A small fort built from the days of pirates. Makes for a half day trip.
  • Quiriguá - Mayan ruins southwest of town. Either arrange transportation in town or Chicken Bus out to the site.

Rio Dulce city tours

  • Take a boat tour of the Rio Dulce, which can include a waterside view the Castillo, a stop by hot springs, and other natural features of the river. The journey is particularly beautiful and is well worth trying out, the trip then ends at Livingston.
  • A three day trek is run by Felipe. He can generally be contacted at Oasis Chiyu, or elsewhere around town. Just ask for Felipe from Philadelphia. Varying degrees of difficulty can be arranged.
  • Finca El Paraiso - A hot water waterfall that falls into a cool water pool beneath it. Nice place to swim and relax. Gets full on WKNDS and holidays. Getting there by taking a bus from the market in Rio Dulce, heading towards El Estor\Lago Izabal.

Rio Dulce souvenirs & shopping

  • A market exists everyday in the center of town. Typical market fare is available here.

Rio Dulce Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • Sunnydog Cafe - Great place to get a sandwich and a beer.

Rio Dulce nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Rio Dulce cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

  • There are many places outside the immediate town on the banks of the river that are nice.

Get out

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