Amatique Bay facts for kids
Amatique Bay is a large bay located in Central America. It is part of the Gulf of Honduras, which is a bigger area of the Caribbean Sea. This bay touches the eastern coast of two countries: Guatemala and Belize.
Most of Amatique Bay is in Guatemala. A smaller part, towards the northwest, belongs to Belize. The bay stretches from a town called Santo Tomás de Castilla in the south. It goes all the way up to Punta Gorda in Belize, which is in the north. This is where the bay opens up to the wider Caribbean Sea. A small piece of land, shaped like a finger, sticks out into the water. This is called Punta de Manabique. It helps mark the southeastern edge of the bay.
Rivers and Ports
Several important rivers flow into Amatique Bay. These rivers bring fresh water and nutrients into the bay.
- The Moho River flows into the bay from Belize.
- The Sarstoon River forms part of the border between Belize and Guatemala.
- The Dulce River is located entirely within Guatemala.
The bay is also home to several important ports. These are places where ships can dock to load and unload goods or passengers.
- Puerto Barrios is a major port in Guatemala.
- Santo Tomás de Castilla is another important port in Guatemala.
- Livingston is a town and port in Guatemala, known for its unique culture.
- Punta Gorda is a port town in Belize.
See also
In Spanish: Bahía de Amatique para niños
