Lake Izabal
Lago de Izabal
Guatemala's largest lake, ringed by jungle, hot springs and small fishing villages. Explore by boat or along the north shore road.
Lake Izabal covers about 590 square km and is Guatemala's largest lake. It connects to the Caribbean through the Río Dulce, and its waters are home to manatees, crocodiles and many fish species. Jungle eco-lodges, fishing villages and the lakeside town of El Estor are scattered along the south and north shores. At the eastern end, where the lake drains into the river, stand Castillo de San Felipe and Río Dulce town. Most visitors base themselves in Río Dulce town and go out by boat for lake tours and sunsets, or travel along the north shore to Finca El Paraíso and Cañón El Boquerón. The lake is vast, and afternoon winds often bring rough water, so wear a life jacket on small boats.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Finca El Paraíso Hot Waterfall
- Cañón El Boquerón
- Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
- Río Dulce Town (Fronteras) & Bridge
- Quiriguá Archaeological Park
- El Golfete & Biotopo Chocón Machacas
- Río Tatín & Ak' Tenamit
- Playa Blanca