Aguas Calientes is a small community located on the Rio Dulce about half an hour from Livingston, 40 minutes from Rio Dulce, and an hour from Puerto Barrios.  The residents here are happy to serve visitors local fare including fried fish, tapado, hamburgers, and pan de coco (coconut bread).  The community offers a jungle hike that includes an exploration of a hidden cave.

Ak'Tenamit is an indigenous community development organization that promotes long-term solutions to poverty through education, health, income generation and cultural programs run by and for the Q’eqchi.  The Ak'Tenamit community consists of two sites, one of which welcomes tour groups and individual travelers.  It has a walking trail, an arts and crafts store, and a restaurant.