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Blue River
It is located in the Northeast of the Petén Department, right next to the México and Belize borders. In dry season, the journey from Tikal, by paths, takes approximately five hours. The apogee period was the Latest Pre-classic (250b.C. to 250a.C.).
Other, as Petexbatún and Del Tigre, are out of the arch, but constitute elements of the lacustrine atmosphere set that creates great biological rich in the department.
Dulce River
Starting at Castillo de san Felipe located at the encounter with the sea close to Livingston; you will find amazing paradise places of extraordinary beautifulness. Among the hot sun from the tropics, the breeze from the sea, and the Caribbean humidity, this large territory concentrates the essence of this region.
Bocas del Polochic, a Wild Life Reserve
It is a protected area at the delta shore of Polochic River. You will find underwater land, small rivers, forests, and a lot of flora and fauna. This place constitutes spectacular scenery and an amazing wild life area.
Sarstún River
It is located as a division between Belize and Izabal; it constitutes a historical route with an invaluable tourist scene. The route is fulfilled of mangles and jungle, which connects Modesto Mendez town with Amatique Bay.
Las Escobas River
This river starts at the San Gil Mountains creating waterfalls, fast rivers and beautiful places with no comparison. It flows up to Santo Tomas Bay, in the middle of fresh water small lagoons.
It is not exaggerated to said that Izabal is nothing else than a paradise. Also is true to affirm that wherever the visitant goes will find enough reasons to spend a good time.
Semuc Champey
It is located in the Lanquín Municipality over the Cahabón River. Semuc Champey is built by a natural bridge of stone of approximately 500 meters of extension inside it the Cahabon River immerses in this place known as siguán. In the surface are formed 7 emerald swimming pools from 1 to 3 meters deep, feeding by spring from the mountains. These swimming pools are located in a small canyon formed by sedimentary and limestone rock founded in the highlands of the Polochic Valley. By the characteristics of the warm subtropical very humid forest, there is a range of flora and arboreal canopy. The access to this site is by a road without pave, in good state, passable all the year and of there until Semuch Champey (8kms) in vehicle of double transmission or on foot.
Los Esclavos River
It is a current of this territory whichdivides in two longitudinal halves.
There are many pleasant and refreshing swimming pools located along the river where visitors can do camping or have delicious and quiet nights under the moonlight or the stars.
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