chrisvandenbroucke Says: We only took a 3hr trip on the lake and maybe that wasn't enough.The boat takes local passengers too and took off to Livingstone where there was a short stop.We came back to the Biotope of the Manatees (some kind of big sea cows) but didn't see any.The next stop was at Agua...
xpythias Says: well, if you're in rio dulce, you're going to go to livingston. the canyon that you pass through, el golfete, is billed as the grand canyon of guatemala. well, don't believe the hype. but it is pretty and it's a fun ride past jungle, hot springs and small dug out...
euzkadi Says: This is a good option in Rio Dulce. You can choose between dormitory or private rooms. A good restaurant and a bar with great views of the river.
Holly Mar: Definitely the place to be: you must go there !!!!
chrisvandenbroucke Says: Holly is an American woman who stranded in Rio Dulce and is very helpful with all kinds of tips.We arrived there at 10 am but she wouldn't give information (she said) if we didn't drink a beer "I love guys who drink in the morning".She served good beer at 6 Q, a great pasta...
karoja Says: This place is run by volunteers form the whole wide world, and serves to collect funds for the orphanage "Casa Guatemala". The personin charge is Angie, ans it is certainly a good place to visti to eat, drink, or hang out. What code?
xpythias Says: make sure to check this couple out. both very sweet and very helpful. he is a native english speaker and his wife speaks perfect english as well. chances are, they'll find YOU right as you get off the bus.
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um, there is no nightlife that i was aware of.
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Q: Hi, again! I'm looking for the bestplace to base as I check out the Rio Dulce/Livingston area. Should I stay in R.D, or Liv? Also,...

A: I have never been to either, but I can mention that what I have heard about both suggests that Rio Dulce would be more pleasant as a base.
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Don't have a ton to say about this place as i didn't spend much time there. came in from poptun with the express interest in seeing the Golfete, which i did. caught a bus out at 1am to Guatemala city...
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Rio Dulce is the river that connects Izabal lake with the Caribbean. Under the big bridge is possible to get the boat to Livingston. The journey passes through beautiful gorges between sheer rock...
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The jungle around Rio Dulce is the spot where, according to the local people, the first Tarzan movie with Johnny Weismuller has been filmed. I don't whether this is true or not, but believe me ---......
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