Hotels in Livingston, Guatemala

When you arrive in Livingston, your boat will invariably be met by aggressive touts trying to steer you to a hotel where they'll get a commission. Some will even claim that the hotel you are asking about is full, or has recently closed. In general, I wouldn't believe them, especially if you have a confirmed reservation.

Inexpensive -- There are a host of budget options in Livingston. Many are quite stuffy, moldy, and uncomfortable, so I'd stick to Casa Rosada (below). However, real budget hounds can try either Hotel Ríos Tropicales (tel. 502/7947-0158; www.mctropic.com) or Hotel Río Dulce (tel. 502/7947-0764), both of which are located on Calle Principal, near the center of town.

If you want to stay right on the beach close to Los Siete Altares, check out Hotel Salvador Gaviota (tel. 502/5514-3275; hotelsgaviota@hotmail.com), a very basic operation that boasts a decent beach for swimming and easy access to the waterfalls.