Buga Mama
An over-water wooden deck restaurant on the south side of Livingston's dock, run by tourism-school students; its signature is coconut seafood soup, tapado.
Located on the south side of Livingston's dock, its wooden deck extends over the water at the river mouth, with wide views. It belongs to the Ak'Tenamit sustainable tourism school, and the waiters and cooks are students from the surrounding Q'eqchi' Maya communities; profits fund rural education. The signature tapado is a soup of coconut milk, shrimp and green plantain, served with a whole fried fish and red bean rice. Breakfast and fish are good value, and the Thai dishes have also been well reviewed. Students rotate regularly, so service can vary. It is a few minutes' walk from the boat landing, and no reservation is needed.
Opening hours
Daily 7:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Livingston Town & Garifuna Culture
- Río Dulce Canyon Boat Trip
- Siete Altares
- Río Tatín & Ak' Tenamit
- Playa Blanca
- El Golfete & Biotopo Chocón Machacas
- Punta de Manabique Wildlife Refuge
- Río Dulce Town (Fronteras) & Bridge