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How to get fromPlacencia to Rio Dulceby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Placencia to Rio Dulce by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Boat

    best
    1. Take the bus from Placencia to Punta Gordabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Punta Gorda Municipal Pier to Rio Dulceferry ferry Punta Gorda
    8h 35m

  2. Drive 258.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Placencia to Rio Dulcecar car 258.4 km
    6h
    $54–78

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Placencia to Punta Gordabus bus
    2. Drive from Punta Gorda to Rio Dulcecar car
    7h 16m

  4. Taxi, bus, Boat

    1. Take the taxi from Placencia to Independencetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Independence to Punta Gordabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Punta Gorda Municipal Pier to Rio Dulceferry ferry
    8h 39m
    $228–251

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Placencia to Rio Dulce.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Placencia, Belize and Rio Dulce, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Placencia to Rio Dulce. However, you can take the bus to Punta Gorda, walk to Punta Gorda Municipal Pier, take the ferry to Rio Dulce, then walk to Rio Dulce. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placencia to Rio Dulce via Punta Gorda in around 7h 16m.

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