Jungle Shot

Rio Dulce

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October 13th 2002
Coban to Rio Dulce, 4 buses and 5hrs of travel. Takes you from the highlands to the mouth of one of Guatemalas biggest rivers. The longest bridge in Central America traverses the river and the town straddles both sides. The town at first looks like a dump, with more time though you realise that there are quite a few nice places in the town, and nearby quite a few things to see and do. We had wante ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Caribbean Coast » Río Dulce

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more