 Guatemala : Profile
The Rio Dulce on Guatemala's Caribbean coast is the ultimate destination of almost every yacht cruising this part of the world; yachts that are not hampered by too deep a draft can negotiate the bar at the entrance to the river, after which the river virtually belongs to them. Facilities on the Rio Dulce have greatly expanded in recent years, with several marinas on the river catering for visiting yachts where it is possible to leave the boat to travel inland, either to the capital or the ancient Maya sites. Care however should be taken as there have been a number of yacht boardings, robberies and in once case a fatal attack on visiting cruising boats in the Rio Dulce area. In particular it is recommended that anchoring overnight in or near the Rio Tatin should be avoided.
The climate depends very much on the altitude and the coast is hot and humid. The Caribbean coast is occasionally affected by northers in winter. Throughout the year the local prevailing winds are easterly.
Livingston
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, Puerto Barrios
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, Puerto Quetzal
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, Rio Dulce
, Santo Tomas
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*Indicates a port of entry.
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