Puerto Quetzal

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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
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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; -90.78778Coordinates: 13°55′14″N 90°47′16″W / 13.92056°N 90.78778°W / 13.92056; -90.78778
Country Guatemala
DepartmentEscuintla Department

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.

It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José, which it superseded as a port in importance to the country's maritime traffic during the 20th century.

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