Aguas Calientes

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.

Overview

Visitors should alert the community in advance if they plan to bring a large group, or if they would prefer a more elaborate meal.

Hiking is available around the community.  Additionally, visitors are encouraged to engage in cultural activities including demonstrations of local arts and crafts.  Entrance to the community is free.  A cave tour is available for 15Q.  The cave is approximately 60 meters long, and you can experience a “natural sauna” inside the cave since it is the origin of the hot springs.  The price includes a local guide from the community and flashlights.  The tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.   

All of the money they make goes to support projects in the community like improving the school, building a football field, and other necessities.  The money is managed by an executive board formed by community leaders who decide how to best spend the money.  All the guides are local and members of the community association that runs the hot springs. 

Contact

Community Association President:  Jóse Alberto Boche 

Phone: 5000-9035