{"id":3287,"date":"2025-10-10T05:58:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T23:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/?p=3287"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:48:42","slug":"time-to-take-a-breather-from-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.com\/de\/time-to-take-a-breather-from-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to Take a Breather From Work! &#8211; 9\/12\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rio Dulce is an insider tip for tourists in Guatemala. It&#8217;s a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in a tranquil environment. The river starts at the point where it flows out of Lake Izabal. At the entrance to the river, there&#8217;s a little Spanish colonial fort, the Castillo de San Felipe de Lara, which we visit by dinghy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Rio Dulce ist ein touristischer Geheimtipp in Guatemala. Es ist ein gro\u00dfartiger Ort, um dem Trubel der Stadt zu entfliehen und sich in einer ruhigen Umgebung zu entspannen. Der Fluss entspringt da, wo er aus dem Izabal-See flie\u00dft. Am Fluss gibt&#8217;s ne kleine spanische Kolonialfestung \u2013 das Castillo de San Felipe de Lara, wo wir mal kurz mit dem Dinghy hinfahren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250827_150306730-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3367\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3366\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250827_151445340.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3366\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3365\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250827_151652868.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3365\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right after the river leaves Lake Izabal, it&#8217;s crossed by one of the largest bridges in Central America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Gleich nachdem der Fluss den Izabal-See verl\u00e4sst, wird er von einer der gr\u00f6\u00dften Br\u00fccken in Mittelamerika \u00fcberspannt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250830_233504364.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3362\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The river starts in a place called Fronteras, or Rio Dulce as the locals call it, and then flows east for a few kilometres. There are a few marinas and resorts along this stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Der Fluss startet an einem Ort namens Fronteras, oder Rio Dulce, wie ihn die Locals nennen, und flie\u00dft dann ein paar Kilometer in \u00f6stlicher Richtung. Entlang dieses Abschnitts findest du einige Yachth\u00e4fen und Resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3370\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250827_153705530.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3370\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3369\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250827_1546338462.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3369\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3373\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250825_004513800.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3373\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3372\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250825_010123786.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3372\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The river then flows into a long narrow lake called El Golfete, which is about 10 miles long and a couple of miles wide. From El Golfete, the river winds its way for 6 miles through a stunning gorge, with sides rising up to 300 ft. on either side. The landscape is filled with teak, mahogany, and palms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Der Fluss m\u00fcndet dann in einen langen, schmalen See namens El Golfete, der etwa 16 Kilometer lang und einige Kilometer breit ist. Von El Golfete schl\u00e4ngelt sich der Fluss 10 Kilometer lang durch eine atemberaubende Schlucht, deren Seiten bis zu 91 Meter hoch sind. Die Landschaft ist voller Teak-, Mahagoni- und Palmenb\u00e4ume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3314\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_175559588-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3314\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3313\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_175142650.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3313\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we first arrived in Guatemala, we slowly traveled this route in the opposite direction with our boat. Today, we are taking part in one of the organized excursions on Tuesday. We take a brisk boat trip down the river, past Livingston and along the coast to the 7 Altars, a series of pools and small waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Als wir in Guatemala ankamen, sind wir diese Strecke in die entgegengesetzte Richtung langsam mit unserem Boot gefahren. Heute nehmen wir an einem der organisierten Ausfl\u00fcge am Dienstag teil. Wir machen eine z\u00fcgige Bootsfahrt den Fluss hinunter, vorbei an Livingston und entlang der K\u00fcste zu den 7 Alt\u00e4ren, einer Reihe von Wasserbecken und kleinen Wasserf\u00e4llen inmitten \u00fcppiger tropischer W\u00e4lder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_172056798.portrait.original-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3377\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3305\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_151956072.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3305\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3307\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_152718327.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3307\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3306\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_153012071.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3306\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3304\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_163807988.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3304\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3303\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_164217257.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3303\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_171506877.portrait.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3393\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_1551168062-1.jpg?w=768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3375\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, we have lunch at a restaurant with some fun water activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">Danach geht&#8217;s in ein Restaurant, wo es auch ein paar coole Wasseraktivit\u00e4ten gibt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_190321620.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3309\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3310\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_191508010.ts_exported_0.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3310\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3311\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_191710967.ts_exported_3347.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3311\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The path to our next stop brings us pretty close to the cliffs, and we stop to check out a small cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">Der Weg zu unserem n\u00e4chsten Halt f\u00fchrt uns ziemlich nah an die Klippen heran. In der N\u00e4he halten wir an, um eine kleine H\u00f6hle anzuschauen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_174908318-1.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3323\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_174957643-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3322\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3321\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_202750025.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3321\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3320\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_203546117.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3320\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_210824977.jpg?w=576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3324\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the perfect refresher after exploring the humid cave!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two more gorgeous places to visit\u2014one at Bird Island and the other driving through the mangroves and on to the Water Lily Village\u2014make for a perfect day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3327\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_222614831-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3327\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3326\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_2228073692.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3326\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3330\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_225922495.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3330\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3329\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_2300017252.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3329\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3331\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_225852628.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3331\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3332\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_225830907.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3332\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250909_224852998.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3335\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Guatemalans celebrate their Independence Day on September 15. When we hear about a little parade in Rio Dulce, we hop in our dinghy to check it out. The colorful clothing and, in particular, the cute kids are not disappointing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Die Einwohner Guatemalas feiern ihren Unabh\u00e4ngigkeitstag am 15. September. Als wir von einem kleinen Umzug in Rio Dulce h\u00f6ren, h\u00fcpfen wir in unser Dinghy, um uns das anzuschauen . Die farbenfrohen Kleider und vor allem die goldigen Kinder sind ein absolutes Highlight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_150829977-1.jpg?w=694\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3342\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3341\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_151643733.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3341\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3337\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_152103328.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3337\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3344\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_145100582-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3344\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_144813405.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3348\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3346\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_144855808.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3346\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3345\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_144753845.jpg?w=976\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3345\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back to the boat and more work we go. But when we start the dinghy engine, we can&#8217;t get it in gear. The reason is that the four bolts from the lower unit of the engine broke off, and we almost lost the lower unit. A fellow cruiser gives us a tow. And before you know it, the to-do list has gotten a little longer again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">Auf geht es zur\u00fcck zum Boot und zur Arbeit. Aber als wir den Dingymotor starten, k\u00f6nnen wir den Gang nicht einlegen. Der Grund daf\u00fcr ist, dass die vier Schrauben der unteren Motor-Einheit abgebrochen sind. Wir h\u00e4tten sie fast verloren. Ein anderer Segler hat uns freundlicherweise abgeschleppt. Und ruck-zuck, ist die To-do-Liste wieder l\u00e4nger geworden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250830_233025614.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3379\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running errands in Rio Dulce is also a welcome distraction from our work on the boat and lets us experience the life of the people in the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">Auch Besorgungen in Rio Dulce sind eine willkommene Abwechslung zu unserer Arbeit auf dem Boot und wir k\u00f6nnen uns das Leben der Menschen im Dorf ansehen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3361\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250814_161428229.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3361\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3360\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250915_145257617.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3360\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3353\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250902_211945311.jpg?w=747\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3353\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3354\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250814_161206544-edit-1.jpg?w=820\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3354\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250827_154143376.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3356\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The best ways to get around Rio Dulce are by water taxi or mototaxi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sailingmakaan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pxl_20250814_161312725-1.jpg?w=962\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3358\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rio Dulce is an insider tip for tourists in Guatemala. It&#8217;s a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in a tranquil environment. The river starts at the point where it flows out of Lake Izabal. 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