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The crew clears customs in Livingston, Guatemala, after departing Belize.1:10 To mitigate risks of petty theft while the boat remains unattended, they hire a local broker, Raul, to manage the paperwork.1:47 The process requires photographing the serial numbers of the vessel's Volvo Penta engines for official records.5:18 Upon receiving a three-month importation permit, the crew motors 20 miles up the Rio Dulce.5:47 Navigation into the river mouth requires careful attention to markers, with depths reaching as low as three feet under the keel.2:21 The vessel docks at a small, eco-friendly marina, the Boutique Hotel, where the owner moves his own boat to accommodate their arrival.9:33 Following the transit, the crew visits the Rincar Paraiso hot springs waterfall.12:34 Hiring a local broker for entry into Guatemala simplifies the administrative process and provides security for the vessel during the check-in procedure.

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