Livingston is the name of a town in Izabal Department, eastern Guatemala, at the mouth of the Río Dulce at the Gulf of Honduras. The town serves as the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. Lívingston is unlike anywhere else in Guatemala.
Its Garifuna people, their colors, culture, rhythms, flavors, and disposition, are the best reason to visit – nowhere else in Guatemala will you find such a friendly, fun and relaxed vibe. But it’s not just the people: good beaches are nearby and the slow and easy take on life is enchanting. Here ruined boats lie derelict in picturesque decay; people paddleboard or kayak lazily amid refreshing ocean breezes; and pelicans soar overhead as happy hour starts in late afternoon. It’s just lovely.
Every once a year Livingston celebrates the Garifuna’s Day an authentic cultural fest that begins with a Representation of the Yurumein which commemorate the day that Marcos Sanchez Diaz arrived with a small community of Garifunas to this land. This day Livingston congregates Garifunas from all Central America in a mass intercultural celebrating their traditions. People will be dancing on the streets accompanied by drums and musical instruments with native rhythm as “Punta”, “Sarabanda” etc.
Things to do in Livingston
- Five sisters Zoo: From meerkats to arctic wolves and woodland bears, in a zoo with a play park and handling sessions.
- Almondvale Park:Riverfront green space with public art, a walk/run trail, playground & wildlife viewing platforms.
- Almondell and Calderwood Country Park: is a 220-acre Country Park in Mid Calder and East Calder in West Lothian, Scotland and is a 4 star Visitor Attraction.
- Playa Blanca: Playa Blanca serves a relaxing getaway with a mesmerizing Caribbean landscape. Grab a hammock and enjoy a good book while your view spreads across the blue sea.
Enjoy a unique experience in our private tour around Livingston
