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 It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José, which it superseded as a port in importance to the country's maritime traffic during the 20th century. See also Transport in Guatemala External links Puerto Quetzal Port Authority http://www.puerto-quetzal.com/web/guest/inicio Populated places in the Escuintla Department Ports and harbours of Guatemala Port settlements in Central America