Puerto Quetzal

Puerto Quetzal
Puerto Quetzal seen at dawn, with the volcanoes on the horizon Puerto Quetzal Cruise Port facilities
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
Area
 • Land6 sq mi (16 km2)
Population
 • Total
20,000[1]
 • Density9,000/sq mi (3,300/km2)

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.[2]

It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José, which it superseded as a port in importance to the country's maritime traffic during the 20th century.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Puerto Quetzal". Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  2. ^ "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.