Button Text Button Text Button Text Home ©Copyright 2010 Rio Guate S.A. All Rights Reserved For more information Contact Us Your home in the Western Caribbean Marios marina is a 50 slip marina located more than 17 miles inland on the fresh water Rio Dulce River in Guatemala. This makes it an ideal location to sit out the Atlantic & Caribbean hurricane season. The lush, garden-like tropical setting compels you to relax and enjoy the very reason you are cruising. Howler monkeys call to you in the morning while hummingbirds flit around the orchids and hyacinths. You will not miss the stress and expense of the Eastern Caribbean. You can also take advantage of this sheltered haven that is within a few days drive or sail to world class diving, and sightseeing “After 6 years and 8000 miles cruising the Caribbean, we put Mario's among the best marinas we have found”  Mark and Judy | SV Magic Dragon | April 2009 Why the Rio? The Rio Dulce is inarguably the best refuge during the Atlantic hurricane season. Canyons, hills and tall trees on either side of the relatively narrow, twisting river serve to break the force of wind and block any hurricane storm surge. A boat on the Rio Dulce is as safe as can be during a hurricane.