Livingston, Guatemala, is exclusively accessible by boat, as there are no roads or airstrips connecting it to the mainland. The primary points for boat departures and arrivals are Puerto Barrios and Rio Dulce.
Take a collective boat from the main dock (Muelle Municipal) in Puerto Barrios. Tickets can be purchased at the pier's ticket office. The one-way trip costs approximately 50 GTQ (around 6.25 USD), payable only in local currency. The journey typically takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Scheduled departures are daily at 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM, though boats may also depart when they reach full capacity.
Boats depart from the main pier of Rio Dulce , or specifically from Cafe Colifato. Purchase tickets at the pier's ticket office or consider booking online in advance, as departures can vary. The one-way trip costs approximately 125 GTQ (around 16 USD), though prices can range from 17 USD to 26 USD. The boat ride generally lasts between 1 to 2 hours. Common departure times are 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, but it's advisable to confirm local schedules.
The journey involves a boat trip followed by a bus. The most efficient route is to take a ferry from Livingston to Rio Dulce, then a bus from Rio Dulce to Guatemala City, which takes about 6 hours and 14 minutes and costs between 22 and 40 USD. Alternatively, take a ferry from Livingston to Puerto Barrios, then a bus from Puerto Barrios to Guatemala City; this route takes approximately 6 hours and 35-40 minutes. Litegua is a common bus operator for these routes.
Boat services operate between Livingston and Punta Gorda, Belize, typically on Tuesdays and Fridays. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, with departures around 11:00 AM. Upon arrival in Livingston from Belize, travelers are required to check in with immigration.
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