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Puerto Quetzal
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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]
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It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José, which it superseded as a port in importance to the country's maritime traffic during the 20th century.
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Puerto Quetzal at dusk March 2018
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[edit]- ^ "Puerto Quetzal". Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "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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Media related to Puerto Quetzal at Wikimedia Commons- Puerto Quetzal Port Authority
Puerto Quetzal
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Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's principal deep-water port on the Pacific coast, situated in the Escuintla department approximately 90 kilometers (56 miles) south of Guatemala City.[1][2] Opened in 1983 following construction that began in 1980, it functions as a critical logistics hub for international maritime trade, facilitating the import of essential goods such as corn, wheat, cement, and gasoline, which account for 47 percent of the nation's inbound cargo.[1][3] Named after the national bird of Guatemala, the resplendent quetzal, the port also supports cruise tourism, serving as a gateway for visitors to nearby cultural sites like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua Guatemala, located about 90 kilometers (56 miles) inland.[1][4]
The port's development was driven by a national emergency declaration in 1979 to address growing maritime demands, with initial operations commencing on March 18, 1983, upon the arrival of the vessel Spiliada, and the first phase of infrastructure completed by November 1985.[1] Operated by the state-owned Empresa Portuaria Quetzal, it features modern terminals, specialized cargo handling, and certifications for security (BASC, 2008), supply chain security (ISO 28000, 2008), occupational health and safety (ISO 18001, 2009), and environmental management (ISO 14001, 2010), positioning it as a key connector to global trade routes along the Pacific Rim and the Americas' West Coast.[1][5]
Economically, Puerto Quetzal plays a pivotal role in Guatemala's development by generating revenues that contribute 20 percent of its annual profits to the federal government and 15 percent to the local municipality, while fostering investments in expansion projects to enhance capacity and efficiency. In 2025, Guatemala and the United States initiated a major expansion project to double the port's capacity through new berths and infrastructure upgrades, aiming to strengthen regional logistics.[6][3] Its strategic location amid fertile lowlands has historically supported trade, evolving from a tool for national consolidation in international commerce to a bustling center that bolsters regional employment, tourism, and nearshoring opportunities.[3][7]

