Rio Dulce
Río Dulce is jungle river that starts in Lake Izabal and winds its way between steep cliffs and dense vegetation, through the lake of El Golfete, into the Amatique Bay.
A wide variety of birds of different kinds can be seen in the section of river that ravels through the mangrove swamps and lagoons of Chocón Machacas Biotope.
This is a habitat for the endangered manatee. Near Fronteras is colonial fortress of San Felipe.
A wide variety of birds of different kinds can be seen in the section of river that ravels through the mangrove swamps and lagoons of Chocón Machacas Biotope.
This is a habitat for the endangered manatee. Near Fronteras is colonial fortress of San Felipe.
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Nature Preserve Chocón-Machacas
Numerous plants and animals exist in this 7,110ha/17,791ac protected area created to preserve the manatee (sea cow) Guatemala's largest mammal.
The area has at least 60 species of trees, 180 migrating bird species, a large variety of mammals, plus fish, reptiles and amphibians that live in the parks five streams.
The biotope has three nature trails (two of them aquatic), an information center, campgrounds, and restrooms.
The area has at least 60 species of trees, 180 migrating bird species, a large variety of mammals, plus fish, reptiles and amphibians that live in the parks five streams.
The biotope has three nature trails (two of them aquatic), an information center, campgrounds, and restrooms.
San Felipe Fortress
Castillo de San Felipe c 1643 is a fortification built on a small peninsula to fend off pirates. Its towers, patios, rooms and dungeons are conserved as a sample of military architecture of the Colonial period.
