Rio Dulce : Profile

Location

The area known as the Rio Dulce, starts at the mouth of the river on the Bahia de Amatique. The small village of Rio Dulce (Fronteras) is 18 miles further up the river, past a spectacular steep walled canyon and a small lake, El Golfete. At this point there are plenty of marine services, provisions, hotels, restaurants and medical services, as well as communications and transport. It is a safe spot in the hurricane season. Beyond this settlement, the river widens to form Lake Izabal, the largest lake in Guatemala.

Docking

Be warned that a number of visiting yachts have been boarded and some robbed, when anchored at the mouth of the Rio Tatin.

Tortugal Marina Casilla Unica, Fronteras, Rio Dulce, Guatemala, Central America Tel:502 5306 6432, 502 7742 8847, Fax:502 306 6432, VHF Channel 68 www.tortugal.com, tortugalmarina@hotmail.com On site owner and management team make this the best marina in Rio Dulce. 40 slips, some alongside, no anchors required. Quiet, friendly location just past the bridge. Iguanas and birds abound. Dive, swim in the river. Almost constant breeze, few insects. 20 minute walk to town. Well priced and excellently prepared home cooking. WiFi, TV, laundry, ozone and dehumidifiers, professional marina staff. US Standard Electrical service. Barbecue and entertainment area for marina use. Hot, plentiful showers. Hotel. Reservations required for hurricane season, marina stays full.

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