It is an Afro Caribbean origin population, seated in the outlet of Rio Dulce toward the Caribbean Sea. The Amatique Bay gave refuge to the Garifuna who fought for their freedom against Englishmen and arrived at San Vicente's island in 1797, for the year 1805 they inhabited the Buga establishment better known today as Livingston.

Entering by the Izabal Lake from Puerto Barrios or Rio Dulce, by “ferry” or in private boats, Holy Week, with Passion of Christ (live), San Isidro Labrador celebrations (November 26), and the Virgin Guadalupe celebrations (December 12) constitute magnificent opportunities to appreciate the folklore of the Garifuna population of the place.

In Livingston you can walk 6 Km along the beach and enjoy the Caribbean Sea, you can also visit the waterfalls The 7 Altares", beach sports, fishing sport are some of the activities that you can carry out in the Guatemalan Caribbean coast.