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Take a trip to Puerto Quetzal on your Guatemala Vacation
Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala’s largest Pacific Ocean port and a gateway to the country’s inland wonders. Located in the Escuintla department, the port serves as a stop-off point for cruise liners and cargo traffic, superseding the neighbouring city of Puerto San José as the country’s most important Pacific coast port during the 20th century.
Visitors can explore the nearby colonial city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the old capital of Guatemala, as well as Lake Atitlan, nestled in a massive volcanic crater, the vibrant town of Chichicastenango, and the ancient city of Tikal.
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