Apart from its beautiful topography, Izabal is very popular with visitors because of its wealth of historical sites of Mayan origin.

Visitors can also shop for local handicrafts that are still made using traditional methods. The most popular buys include wooden masks, jade ornaments, baskets and canoes.

Lake Izabal is the biggest attraction in this region, and tourists frequently come here to enjoy the clear waters, lush vegetation and exotic wildlife that it has to offer.

The Castillo de San Felipe de Lara, an ancient Spanish fort, is another major tourist attraction. This sprawling monument has been fully resorted to its pristine glory and awes visitors with its majestic grandeur.

Other important places to visit in the vicinity include the sea port of Puerto Barrios, which is also the capital of Izabal. Cities such as Livingston, El Estor, Morales and Los Amates are also worth a visit.

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This area receives plenty of visitors who are intrigued by the ancient Mayan civilization and wish to learn more about it. It is also an excellent place to shop for local Mayan handicraft.