natural wonder
Pacaya Volcano
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Escuintla, Guatemala · North America
Puerto San José sits on the route: 25 minutes from Iztapa, 56km from Pacaya Volcano.
Puerto San José is a town located in Escuintla, Guatemala. With a population of 18,655, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Puerto San José sits in Guatemala. It's in the America/Guatemala time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Puerto San José to your route.
Puerto San José, also known as Port of San José, is a town on Guatemala's Pacific Ocean coast, in the department of Escuintla. It has a population of 23,887 (2018 census), making it the largest town on the nation's Pacific coast.
For centuries it served as the Pacific port for Guatemala, but was superseded in theRead more
20th century by Puerto Quetzal, four kilometres to the east. The Puerto Quetzal complex is the major employer in the district.
The local tourist industry caters largely to weekenders from Guatemala City. San José Airport has been refurbished lately and is now the official alternate airport for Guatemala City.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Puerto San José.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Puerto San José.
Puerto San José offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Puerto San José with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Puerto San José as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Puerto San José is located in Escuintla, Guatemala, North America. The coordinates are 13.9222 latitude, -90.8191 longitude.
Puerto San José has a population of approximately 18,655 people, making it a town in Guatemala.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Puerto San José as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Puerto San José. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
An active volcano near Antigua Guatemala where hikers can roast marshmallows on volcanic vents and see glowing lava flows.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Puerto San José.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning