Hotels in Rio Dulce & Lago Izabal (see below)
The "modern" history of Rio Dulce began on March 10th of 1524, when Gil Gonzales de Avila left Santo Domingo with an expedition consisting of 300 men, 500 horses and some women. After a brief mishap on the Honduran coast, Avila and his crew sailed towards the "Golfo Dulce" where he founded in late March of Most of the hotels and restaurants in the Rio Dulce are found in or close to the town of Fronteras. It's where the road into the Peten from Guatemala city crosses the river, and is about 2 km. from the eastern end of Lago Isabal. To learn more about Rio Dulce, Fronteras & Lago Izabal read: 
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1524 the first colony called San Gil de Buenavista.Hotels in Rio Dulce & Lago Izabal
Poptun "Your Little Escape in a Great Country"The famous Finca Ixobel Hotel Ecologico is a working farm that is also a guesthouse and campground. |
Rio Dulce "Tropical Elegance on the River""Bare-foot elegance" is what you'll find at the Catamaran Island Hotel. For 32 years, The Hotel has provided elegant acommodations and sumptuous meals in a tropical paradise considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world. |
Rio Dulce Bienvenidos al Tortugal!!Tortugal. It means home of the turtles. It means tranquility, beauty, cool bungalows and great food. It means a great place to tie up your boat. It's a dream of a place, located in a country filled with beauty. |
Fronteras Welcome to the wonderful world of TIJAXHacienda Tijax is a project with many long term goals. Our intention is to find alternatives to traditional farming methods, while maintaining an "open door" for those who wish to experience the beauty of the Rio Dulce. |
Fronteras Bruno's Has Everything for Boaters and TravelersWe are a full service travelers marina, with hotel rooms, apartments, restaurant and big pool. We also have, of course, our marina with pier space for 24 yachts with all services. |
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