Travel Guide: Livingston To Belize

There are a few ways to get from Livingston, Guatemala to Belize City, Belize City, Belize. Livingston is a town with a population of around 18,000 people and is only accessible by boat. The best way to get to Belize City is to take a ferry to Punta Gorda, and from there, take a bus to Belize City. This journey will take around 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Travel by bus and ferry

To get from Livingston, Guatemala, to Belize by bus and ferry, you can follow this route:

First, take the ferry from Livingston to Punta Gorda, Belize. The ferry from Livingston to Punta Gorda Municipal Pier is provided by several companies, including Memo's Boat (Asugena Ferry), Transportes El Chato, and Mundo Maya Travels. The ferry ride takes around 45 minutes to an hour and costs around $60 BZD. There are a few boat lines that go to Livingston, typically only on Tuesdays. If you plan to take the ferry on a Tuesday, the cost is $60 BZD at "Memos" boat. There are also boats on other days of the week, but the schedule is more variable.

Once you arrive in Punta Gorda, you can take a bus to Belize City. There are a few bus lines that service this route, including James Bus Line and Adrenalina Tours. The bus ride takes around 1.5 hours and costs around $9 BZD.

The total travel time for this journey is approximately 8 hours, and the total cost is around €60-70 or $65-75.

Please note that there is no direct connection from Livingston to Belize City, so you will need to transfer between the ferry and the bus in Punta Gorda. Additionally, there may be border restrictions and travel requirements due to COVID-19, so be sure to check the official websites for the latest information before your trip.

Travel by plane, bus and ferry

To get from Livingston, Guatemala, to Belize by plane, bus and ferry, you can follow this route:

• Take a bus from Livingston to Puerto Barrios: There are two daily ferries and several water taxis that depart once they are full. The journey takes about an hour.
• Take a water taxi from Puerto Barrios to Punta Gorda: Water taxis depart at 2 pm from La Muelle in Puerto Barrios. The journey takes about an hour.
• Take a bus from Punta Gorda to Belize City: There are several buses that depart from Punta Gorda to Belize City. The journey takes about 5-6.5 hours.

Alternatively, you can take a ferry directly from Livingston to Punta Gorda and then a bus to Belize City. This ferry ride takes about 40 minutes to an hour and costs around $30 USD. However, this option is only available on Tuesdays and Fridays.

If you are starting your journey in Belize City and want to travel to Livingston, you can follow these steps:

• Take a bus from Belize City to Punta Gorda: There are several buses that depart from Belize City to Punta Gorda. The journey takes about 5-6.5 hours.
• Take the ferry from Punta Gorda Municipal Pier to Livingston: The ferry ride takes about 40 minutes to an hour.

Please note that there may be additional costs, such as exit taxes, and that travel options may be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. It is always a good idea to check for the latest updates and restrictions before travelling.

Travel from Punta Gorda to Livingston

To travel from Punta Gorda to Livingston, you must first get to Punta Gorda in southern Belize. Many southbound buses on the Belizean highway go to Punta Gorda. From Punta Gorda, you can take a ferry to Livingston. There is no road access to Livingston, so water travel is necessary.

There are several ferry companies that operate this route, including Adrenalina Tours, Memo's Boat (Asugena Ferry), and Transportes El Chato. The ferry costs $60 and takes 1 hour or 1 hour and 30 minutes. Ferries depart four times a day, Monday to Friday.

You must pay an exit tax when departing from Punta Gorda to Guatemala. The immigration office is a few minutes away from the port in Livingston, and you will be directed there by the ferry staff.

There are several restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions in Livingston. The town serves as a gateway to the Caribbean Sea and is known for its cultural festivals, beaches, and natural attractions such as waterfalls and freshwater pools.

Travel from Livingston to Punta Gorda

To travel from Livingston, Guatemala, to Punta Gorda, Belize, you must take a ferry as there is no road access to Livingston. The distance between the two places is around 19 to 21 miles.

Ferry Options

There are several ferry companies that operate this route, including Adrenalina Tours, Memo's Boat (Asugena Ferry), Transportes El Chato, and Requena's Charter Service. The ferries depart Livingston four times a day, Monday to Friday, and the journey takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and a half, depending on the boat's speed and the number of stops it makes. The cost of the ferry is typically around $60 USD.

Tickets and Travel Advice

You can purchase tickets for the ferry at the port in Punta Gorda, and it is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to buy tickets and complete any necessary immigration procedures. There is an exit tax when departing from Punta Gorda to Guatemala, so make sure to have $40 BZN ready for this payment.

Border Crossing

The border crossing from Belize to Guatemala is pretty relaxed, and you will need to present your passport to the immigration officials. The immigration office in Livingston is a few minutes uphill from the port, and the boat crew will direct you to the correct location.

Additional Information

The water conditions in February are typically calm, and the ride is described as gorgeous. The ferry ride can be enjoyable, with beautiful views and the opportunity to observe life in little villages along the way.

Travel from Puerto Barrios to Livingston

There is no road access to Livingston, Guatemala. The only way to get to Livingston is by boat from Puerto Barrios, Rio Dulce, or Belize. Boats to Livingston depart from the Muelle Municipal (municipal wharf) in Puerto Barrios.

The standard price for a tourist to travel one hour by boat down the Rio Dulce to Livingston is 125 quezales each (more than 15 USD). However, if you take a bus to Puerto Barrios, you can get a public ferry boat to Livingston for a fraction of the cost. The bus from Rio Dulce to Puerto Barrios costs 20 quetzales per person, and the ferry from Puerto Barrios to Livingston costs 20 quetzales per person, for a total of 40 quetzales (5 USD).

From Puerto Barrios, boats to Livingston go when they have a full complement of passengers, which doesn't take long. Don't expect a nice ferry with toilets and a restaurant—these are speed boats with Yamaha engines. The ticket price is 50Q. Outside the ticket office are touts who may try to intimidate you into accepting their 'help' when hearing you speak English. The ride is about 30 minutes and can get choppy as it's open water.

A ferry leaves Puerto Barrios for Livingston Monday to Saturday, with one departure sometime in the morning (around 11:00) and another at 5:00 pm. It costs Q10. Colectivo lanchas from Puerto Barrios to Livingston leave all day and cost Q35.

Travel from Livingston to Belize

To get from Livingston to Belize, you can take a boat to Punta Gorda, Belize, and then take a bus to Belize City. The boat from Livingston to Punta Gorda runs twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. There are also daily water taxis between Puerto Barrios and Punta Gorda. Puerto Barrios is about an hour from Livingston by boat.

There is also a daily boat service from Punta Gorda to Livingston, which leaves at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm. Tickets cost $60 BZD and can be purchased from the shack next door to the migration office. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes.

Other Options

If you are already in Livingston and want to get to Belize, another option is to go to Puerto Barrios and then on to Punta Gorda. You can also go from Belize City to Punta Gorda by bus and then take a boat to Puerto Barrios. From there, you can take a boat to Livingston.

The best way to get from Puerto Barrios to Livingston is by boat. There are several options for boats, including a ferry and speed boats. The trip takes about 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the boat. From Livingston, you can continue to Belize by taking a boat to Punta Gorda and then a bus to Belize City.

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