by Guatemala has many emblematic places to spend a good time or a good vacation. Taking a break in a place like Rio Dulce is one of the best options to relax and have fun.
The Río Dulce area is part of the Guatemalan System of Protected Areas, according to article 88 of decree 4-89 of the Protected Areas Law. The name of this place is Río Dulce National Park and includes the double strip of 1 kilometer wide on both banks of the river, from Castillo de San Felipe to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean.
This national park is located in the department of Izabal and has been protected as an ecosystem since 1955.
In Guatemala, protected areas are places for the conservation of wild flora and fauna, including areas for the protection of the natural environment, historical, archeological and recreational sites.
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Biodiversity
This national park is home to approximately 350 species of birds, as well as other species such as howler monkeys, crocodiles and different kinds of fish. One of the most important species that can be found is the manatee, since Río Dulce is considered a passage corridor for manatees, which travel from Lake Izabal to the sea and vice versa. In this area, the manatee feeds on submerged, floating and emergent plants.
What you didn’t know
- The depth of the river varies between 2.5 and 18 meters.
- One of the main plant species in this region, which is part of the manatee’s basic diet, is water lettuce.
- The river is only a passage area for manatees and not a refuge or mating area.
- Río Dulce is one of the first areas declared as protected areas in Guatemala.
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What to know before visitng
For the visit, it is recommended to use the water transportation services available at the Fronteras, El Relleno, and Livingston docks. In the area there is a variety of lodging and food services, and community tourism, among others.
The Rio Dulce Park has many wonders that you should know and admire. Pack your bags and come and see the ecosystem and its amazing nature.
