Posada el Delfin

We welcome you to Posada El Delfin. This is a certified 4 star hotel that opened on January 1, 2003. It is located in the remote fishing village of Livingston, Izabal on the eastern coast of Guatemala, C.A. This vacation hideaway is situated on the mouth of the Rio Dulce, or "sweet river," facing the Caribbean Sea, and is just 45 minutes by boat from the southern tip of Belize.

Posada El Delfin offers 24 beautiful rooms, executive suites and a honeymoon suite with a private balcony.  Sixteen double rooms are located on the first and second floors of the south wing. Three executive suites are located on the first and second floor of the north wing.  One honeymoon suite is located on the second floor at the end of the pier.

Overview

Hotel price range: $25-50 (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash)

Total number of rooms: 28

Flexible check-in and check-out

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Getting here: Livingston is accessible from two ports; there are no roads that reach Livingston. The first port is the town of Puerto Barrios, located south east of Livingston. The second port is the town of Rio Dulce-Relleno located west in the Rio Dulce (river).  We offer boat transportation for up to 16 guests per boat with a second boat for luggage and equipment to and from Lívingston.

From the municipal dock in Livingston, take a left at the first street, walk about 500 meters along the river and the hotel will be on your left.

Contact

Owner:  Gustavo Turcios

Phone:  (502) 7947-0694

Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: www.turcios.com/eldelfin/home/asp

Amenities

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Internet access
• Laundry facilities
• Conference facilities
• Tour and travel desk
• Library and reading area
• Pool

Rooms and rates

White Dolphin Room:  Located on the first and second floor of the south wing this room offers double occupancy, with either two twins or one king size bed. The bathroom contains a shower only (no tub). This room offer partial views of the ocean. The room has a floor space of 120 square feet or 36 square meters.  

Executive and Honeymoon Suites:  On the North Wing the executive suite enjoy a floor space measuring 200 square foot or 61 square meters. Special features include small living room and mini-fridge. The bathroom comes with a shower and bath tub.  The honeymoon suite is located on the second floor at the end of the pier. The room offers a panoramic view of the Rio Dulce and the Atlantic Ocean. Special features include private balcony overlooking the river, private entrance and a spacious bathroom. The honeymoon suite has a floor space of 400 square feet or 122 square meters.

Activities and tours

 Local activities:

• Water skiing
  
• Moped rentals
• Sailing
• Waverunners
• Canoeing
• Nature hikes
• Wildlife sightseeing
• Local nightlife
• Absolutely nothing! 

Hotel's tours:

Full day of fishing at the Bahia (Bay)  
Fishing group will leave at 8:00am towards the "bajos" (Bay) to catch Sierra fish. This fish will be used as bait for later in the day. After fishing for about an hour the group will head towards the "Faro Blanco" and troll for Barracuda. After trolling for about two hours the group will continue onto "los bajos de piedra frente" (Bay stone reef) at "Punta Gorda" and fish for Yellow Tail.  Refreshments and lunch will be provided. The fishing group should return by 3:00pm in the afternoon.

Scuba diving at "San Nicholas" key , Belize  
This is a two-day scuba diving and snorkling trip.   The group will leave at 8:00am and travel to the "San Nicholas" key approximately one hour's boat ride.   The group will stay next to the "San Nicholas" key for the night.   Bungalows, beach chairs, hammocks, lifesavers, electric generator and diving equipment will be provided.   All meals will be provided while on excursion. Traveling Visas will be included.   Three guides (mechanic, waiter and cook) will accompany the group.   One dive master, and one dive assistant will accompany the group.   There will be a total of six dives for this trip. Two dives during the first day, two dives at night and two dives the following day. The group will return the second day around 4:00pm.

Hike up the Cedar Mountain  
Not for the weak of heart. The group will depart from the Posada El Delfin at 4:00pm in the afternoon. After a 15-minute boat ride the group will reach the base of the Cedar mountain trail. The hike takes approximately 30 - 45 minutes (at a good pace). The group will lodge at the Cedar Mountain Villa where dinner will be served with refreshments. The group will sleep the night on hammocks at the villa. The following morning the group will be able to bird watch from dawn till breakfast time. At 9:00am the group will return to the Posada El Delfin.

Boat tours:

Rio Dulce  
Twelve passenger boat leaves at 10:30am in the morning returning around 3:00pm in the afternoon. For lunch the tour group will stop at a local favorite restaurant on the Rio Dulce. The tour will stop by Rio Tatin, Rio Lampara, bath at the "agua caliente" (hot springs), visit the Biotopo plantation. On the return trip the tour will stop at the "aldea el cedro" for a Marimba concert and snacks.

Castillo De San Felipe  
16th Century Spanish Fort preserved by the Guatemalan Tourist agency. This Spanish Fort sits at the mouth of the Lago Izabal. Daily trips to the San Felipe Castle where guests can enjoy local barbeques, water vehicles and a state park.  
 

Playa Blanca  
Twelve passenger boat leaves at 10:30am in the morning and return around 3:00pm in the afternoon. Lunch, refreshments, beach chairs, hammocks, beach umbrellas and a guide will be provided. The "Playa Blanca" has public bathrooms and fresh water showers.