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How to get fromPuerto Barrios to Placenciaby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Barrios to Placencia by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus via Independence and Mango Creek

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Muelle Municipal to Punta Gordaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Punta Gorda to Independencebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Independence and Mango Creek to Placenciabus bus
    5h 9m

  2. Drive 323.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Barrios to Placenciacar car 323.7 km
    7h 56m
    $68–98

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Puerto Barrios to Punta Gorda Municipal Pierferry ferry Puerto Barrios
    2. Take the bus from Punta Gorda to Placenciabus bus
    8h 5m

  4. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Muelle Municipal to Punta Gordaferry ferry Punta Gorda
    2. Take the bus from Punta Gorda to Placenciabus bus
    5h 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puerto Barrios to Placencia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Puerto Barrios, Guatemala and Placencia, Belize?

There is no direct connection from Puerto Barrios to Placencia. However, you can take the ferry to Punta Gorda, walk to Punta Gorda, take the bus to Independence, walk to Independence and Mango Creek, then take the bus to Placencia. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Puerto Barrios to Placencia via Punta Gorda Municipal Pier and Punta Gorda in around 8h 5m.

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