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Editor's Choice

Explore the diverse historical and natural sites of the Río Dulce region. This selection includes the 16th-century Castle of San Felipe de Lara, built to defend against pirate incursions, and the protected mangroves of Parque Rio Dulce, a habitat for West Indian manatees. The list also features the white sands of boat-accessible Playa Blanca, the secluded shores of Playa Cocoli, and the limestone formations of Grutas el Encanto, alongside cultural insights at the Garifuna museum in Livingston.

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Castle of San Felipe de Lara

The Castle of San Felipe de Lara is a Spanish colonial fort at the entrance to Lake Izabal in eastern Guatemala.

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Playa Blanca

White sand beach accessible only by boat from Livingston or Río Dulce. It is a protected area with no permanent buildings, preserved for its natural coastal environment.

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Playa Cocoli

Secluded tropical beach located along the Caribbean coast near Livingston, characterized by calm waters and coconut palms.

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Garifunas Disecados

Museum in Livingston dedicated to the history and traditions of the Garifuna people, featuring cultural artifacts and ethnographic displays.

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Parque Rio Dulce

National park protecting the river corridor between Lake Izabal and the Caribbean Sea. The area consists of extensive mangrove forests and serves as a sanctuary for various bird species and manatees.

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