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View of Puerto Quetzal
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Puerto Quetzal

Puerto Quetzal · Guatemala · 13.92, -90.79

The largest port on Guatemala's Pacific coast and a gateway to the World Heritage colonial city of Antigua, Maya culture, and volcanic areas. Although the port itself is industrial, cruise passengers use it as a base for inland colonial cities, active volcanoes, and coffee plantations.

Port highlights

A small port town (the base is inland, in places such as Antigua)
Population
A tropical climate. Coastal areas are hot and humid; November to April is the dry season.
Climate
Spanish (many indigenous languages are also spoken)
Language
Guatemalan quetzal; US dollars are also partly accepted
Currency
The dry season, from November to April
Best time to visit
Local food

Pepian, tamales, Guatemalan coffee

Sights
World Heritage historic city of AntiguaPacaya VolcanoLake AtitlánCoffee plantation tour
Monthly average high / low temperatures
33°
23°Jan
33°
24°Feb
34°
25°Mar
34°
25°Apr
34°
25°May
33°
25°Jun
33°
24°Jul
33°
24°Aug
33°
24°Sep
32°
24°Oct
33°
24°Nov
33°
24°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ACAJUTLA · about 110 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)102 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and meals are somewhat cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive.

GTQ 2.15
Water 500 ml
GTQ 25.50
Coffee
GTQ 35.00
Inexpensive meal
GTQ 35.00
Local beer
GTQ 34.00
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Antigua Guatemala (about 71 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

GUA
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries listed yet.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Puerto Quetzal” (CC BY-SA 4.0)