Lago de Izabal, also known
as the Golfo Dulce, is the largest lake in
Guatemala
with a surface area of 589.6 km² (145,693
acres or 227.6 sq mi) and a maximum depth is 18 meters
(59 ft). The Polochic River
is the largest river that drains into the
lake. The lake which is only a metre above sea
level drains into the Gulf of
Honduras of the Caribbean
Sea
through the smaller Golfete Dulce
which is at sea level and the navigable Rio Dulce
.
The well preserved colonial
Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
guarded this lake against
pirate attacks, and
there are some ancient sunken ships nearby. It is home to several
species including the
manatee,
jaguar,
spider monkey
and
howler monkey, and is a wonderful
place for birdwatching.
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