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How to get fromRio Dulce to Placenciaby ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Boat, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rio Dulce to Punta Gorda Municipal Pierferry ferry Punta Gorda
    2. Take the bus from Punta Gorda to Placenciabus bus
    8h 35m

  2. Drive 258.4 km

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

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Rio Dulce to Punta Gordacar car
    2. Take the bus from Punta Gorda to Placenciabus bus
    7h 16m

  4. Boat, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Rio Dulce to Punta Gorda Municipal Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Punta Gorda to Independencebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Independence to Placenciataxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $225–252

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rio Dulce to Placencia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

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

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