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The organization of hotel and marina owners hopes that the government of Guatemala will extend this very successful program to other areas in Rio Dulce, such as the Canyon, Rio Tatin, and Livingston. | The organization of hotel and marina owners hopes that the government of Guatemala will extend this very successful program to other areas in Rio Dulce, such as the Canyon, Rio Tatin, and Livingston. | ||
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Río Dulce ("Sweet River") is a river in [[Guatemala]]. It is part of a lake and river system that has become a very popular cruising sailboat destination. It is entered at the town of Livingston. The river meanders for six miles in a spectacular gorge. The sides of the gorge rise up to 300 feet on either side and are covered with teak, mahogany and palms. Wild flowers bloom throughout the foliage and howler monkeys and toucans can be seen. Waterfalls flow over the lip of the gorge after rainfalls. | Río Dulce ("Sweet River") is a river in [[Guatemala]]. It is part of a lake and river system that has become a very popular cruising sailboat destination. It is entered at the town of Livingston. The river meanders for six miles in a spectacular gorge. The sides of the gorge rise up to 300 feet on either side and are covered with teak, mahogany and palms. Wild flowers bloom throughout the foliage and howler monkeys and toucans can be seen. Waterfalls flow over the lip of the gorge after rainfalls. | ||
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As the river is about to enter Lake Izabal it is spanned by one of the biggest bridges in Central America. On one side of the bridge is the town of Fronteras, the local center of commerce for the area. On the other side is Rellenos. Fronteras is where the local veggie market is and Indians come in from the countryside in dugout canoes. Most of these boats are powered with Japanese outboard motors but many come to market day paddling these “cayucos” by hand. | As the river is about to enter Lake Izabal it is spanned by one of the biggest bridges in Central America. On one side of the bridge is the town of Fronteras, the local center of commerce for the area. On the other side is Rellenos. Fronteras is where the local veggie market is and Indians come in from the countryside in dugout canoes. Most of these boats are powered with Japanese outboard motors but many come to market day paddling these “cayucos” by hand. | ||
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+ | ''See [[Guatemala#Charts|Guatemala]]''. | ||
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- | + | ''See [[Guatemala#Weather|Guatemala]]''. | |
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
+ | ''See [[Guatemala#Communication|Guatemala]]''. | ||
* A boater's "round-table" net is conducted each morning at 7:30 AM on VHF 69. The net first handles any priority traffic, a mail call, services offered or needed, buy, sell or trade, along with some "commercial" announcements. | * A boater's "round-table" net is conducted each morning at 7:30 AM on VHF 69. The net first handles any priority traffic, a mail call, services offered or needed, buy, sell or trade, along with some "commercial" announcements. | ||
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+ | * [http://www.monkeybaymarina.com Monkey Bay Marina] | ||
+ | * [http://www.rammarina.com/rammarina.cgi?page=index RAM Marina] | ||
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- | + | |Water|In [http://www.monkeybaymarina.com Monkey Bay Marina] and in [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|RAM Marina]] | |
- | + | |Electricity| In [http://www.monkeybaymarina.com Monkey Bay Marina] and in [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|RAM Marina]] | |
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- | + | |Repairs| In [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|RAM Marina]] | |
+ | |Internet| Free in [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|RAM Marina]] | ||
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+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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+ | In [http://www.rammarina.com/rammarina.cgi?page=index RAM Marina]. | ||
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+ | In [http://www.rammarina.com/rammarina.cgi?page=index RAM Marina]. | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12392 Guatemala Crime and Cruising - from the Rio Dulce] | * [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12392 Guatemala Crime and Cruising - from the Rio Dulce] | ||
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From Daphne Becker - Tortugal Marina:
Good news for cruisers! The Guatemallan Navy/Coast Guard is patrolling Rio Dulce in the area where most vessels are concentrated, which includes the following marinas: Tortugal, Tijax, Mario's Monkey Bay, Mar Marine, Nana Juana, Catamaran, Bruno's. This 24 hour patrol began in October, 2008 and no further incidents have been reported within the patrolled area. For the time being, it is best to plan to check into Livingston early in the morning and proceed up-river to anchor or pick up a mooring near one of the marinas mentioned above. The organization of hotel and marina owners hopes that the government of Guatemala will extend this very successful program to other areas in Rio Dulce, such as the Canyon, Rio Tatin, and Livingston. |
Río Dulce ("Sweet River") is a river in Guatemala. It is part of a lake and river system that has become a very popular cruising sailboat destination. It is entered at the town of Livingston. The river meanders for six miles in a spectacular gorge. The sides of the gorge rise up to 300 feet on either side and are covered with teak, mahogany and palms. Wild flowers bloom throughout the foliage and howler monkeys and toucans can be seen. Waterfalls flow over the lip of the gorge after rainfalls.
The river opens into a long narrow lake called El Golfete. To starboard is an island and a large natural anchorage. A few houses and a couple of small businesses are on shore. El Golfete is about 10 miles long and a couple of miles wide. At its farthest end it becomes river again for a couple of miles. It is this area that several marinas and resorts are to be found.
As the river is about to enter Lake Izabal it is spanned by one of the biggest bridges in Central America. On one side of the bridge is the town of Fronteras, the local center of commerce for the area. On the other side is Rellenos. Fronteras is where the local veggie market is and Indians come in from the countryside in dugout canoes. Most of these boats are powered with Japanese outboard motors but many come to market day paddling these “cayucos” by hand.
Charts
See Guatemala.
Weather
See Guatemala.
Passages
See Guatemala.
Communication
See Guatemala.
- A boater's "round-table" net is conducted each morning at 7:30 AM on VHF 69. The net first handles any priority traffic, a mail call, services offered or needed, buy, sell or trade, along with some "commercial" announcements.
- Crossing the bar
Approach and details?
- Navigating the River
Details, dangers, etc.?
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
List anchorages including the ones of nearby islands list under "Islands" above. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.
- [[large Anchorage1]]
- [[large Anchorage1]]
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In Monkey Bay Marina and in RAM Marina |
Electricity | In Monkey Bay Marina and in RAM Marina |
Toilets | In RAM Marina |
Showers | In RAM Marina |
Laundry | In RAM Marina |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | In RAM Marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | In RAM Marina |
Internet | Free in RAM Marina |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
In RAM Marina.
Eating out
In RAM Marina.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Guatemala.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Rio Dulce and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) March, 2017 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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