Top Things to do in Izabal Department
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9 Nature & Parks in Izabal Department That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Izabal Department, Guatemala including Rio Dulce, Hot Springs, Playa Blanca, Seven Altars, Playa Sand Bay, El Boqueron, Sendero Las Escobas, Punta de Palma, Grutas El Encanto.
Restaurants in Izabal Department
1. Rio Dulce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By rickb646 - Southlake, United States
Our Ponant ship anchored at Livingston on Christmas Day. Most things were closed, but we had a three hour boat ride up Rio Dulce and a tour of the Hot Springs. We enjoyed seeing the many pelicans on the ride and the hot springs and caverns were an interesting tour, led by local guide. We got to enter a cave and sit in the sulfurous hot water and tour some of the other caves as well. Outside on the river next to where the boats moored, there was an area where the hot spring vented into the river making for a nice soak.
2. Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By JgbmEdin - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
First of all I think it's important to point out that some of the reviews here are on another place. There's the waterfalls at "Finca El Paraiso" in Izabal, and then there's the "Aguas Calientes." Most of the "poor" and "average" reviews here seem to be about the "Aguas Calientes" - which are located at the Rio Dulce river between Rio Dulce and Livingston. You can kayak here, and have something to eat. The warm water coming from the side of the river - the "Aguas Calientes" is a sheltered area from the river. Overall, it's not an amazing spot, but if you pass by it's alright to visit. However, the "hot springs" - at Finca Paraiso - are something completely different. They are in the opposite direction from Rio Dulce on the road to El Pastor. After a small walk from the main road, you'll arrive at these waterfalls. It's a small, but very idyllic place. I was fortunate enough to arrive there and only find 2 other people. It's a great place to relax, swim, sit underneath the hot waterfalls, or climb up the waterfall and sit in one of the warmer pools. There's a spot as well from where you can jump - but make sure you check where to jump while there's only one spot deep enough to land underneath the fountain. It is privately owned, entrance was 15Q, and I absolutely worth a visit if you're around. There's collectivo's running regularly from Rio Dulce for 20Q / 40min each way from the crossing between the main road of Rio Dulce and the road towards Castillo San Felipe / El Pastor (last one runs around 5pm, so make sure you get back in time).
3. Playa Blanca
4. Seven Altars
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 325 reviews
Hike or take a boat ride to this series of fresh waterfalls where crystal-blue pools entice you to take a dip.
Reviewed By katesD4880GL
I'm so glad I went here. Definitely take a tuk tuk to the bridge. I walked here from town and it was a bit further than I expected, especially when it's pouring rain. The place is magical and really looks like the photos. The water temp was about 74 in January. I happened to go during the Biden inauguration and was able to watch it live on CNN. The Garafinu who own this place are big fans of Obama and they were excited about Harris being in office. I had the shrimp which was served with fried plantains and beats. The food was amazing. A word of warning, if you have a Tigo phone, they will think you are in Belize, so you won't get any cell phone service without paying for roaming.
5. Playa Sand Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
We are a small paradisiacal place surrounded by magical palm trees with white sand beach in the Guatemalan caribbean that invites to rest, sunbathe and enjoy the waves of the sea.
6. El Boqueron
7. Sendero Las Escobas
8. Punta de Palma
9. Grutas El Encanto
Grutas el Encanto is an ecotourism place; ideal to get away from the everyday, relax, venture, eat delicious and have a contact with nature. We offer national and foreign tourists: natural pools, cave tours, restaurant and camping.
