Top Attractions in Lívingston

Lívingston Essentials

Lívingston is an Afro-Caribbean town accessible only by boat. This selection includes the 17th-century Castillo de San Felipe de Lara, built to defend Lake Izabal from pirate raids. Natural highlights feature Los Siete Altares, a series of jungle waterfalls, and the white sands of Playa Blanca. The list also covers local wildlife at Isla de Pajaros and the Alligator Pool, alongside the limestone formations of Grutas el Encanto and the local suspension bridge.

Lívingston Essentials — Map

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Castle of San Felipe de Lara

The Castle of San Felipe de Lara is a Spanish colonial fort at the entrance to Lake Izabal in eastern Guatemala.

B

The Seven Altars

A series of seven natural freshwater pools and waterfalls located in the jungle near the Caribbean coast.

C

Playa Blanca

A private, white-sand beach accessible only by boat, featuring coconut palms and calm Caribbean waters.

D

Birds Island

A small island in the Rio Dulce delta serving as a nesting and roosting site for diverse tropical bird species.

E

Grutas el Encanto

A natural park containing limestone caves and jungle paths.

F

Suspension Bridge

A pedestrian bridge providing passage over a local waterway with views of the surrounding jungle.

G

Alligator pool

A local wildlife site dedicated to the observation of alligators.

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