Puerto Quetzal

Puerto Quetzal
Puerto Quetzal seen at dawn, with the volcanoes on the horizon Puerto Quetzal Cruise Port facilities
Puerto Quetzal seen at dawn, with the volcanoes on the horizon
Puerto Quetzal Cruise Port facilities
Puerto Quetzal is located in Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal
Puerto Quetzal
Location in Guatemala
Coordinates: 13°55′14″N 90°47′16″W / 13.92056°N 90.78778°W / 13.92056; -90.78778
Country Guatemala
DepartmentEscuintla
MunicipalitySan José

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners.[1]

It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José, which it superseded as a port in importance to the country's maritime traffic during the 20th century.

  • Puerto Quetzal at dusk March 2018
    Puerto Quetzal at dusk March 2018

See also

References

  1. ^ "APM Terminals opens new terminal in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala". Ship Technology. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.


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