Introduction
108km (67 miles) S of Guatemala City; 52km (32 miles) from Escuintla
Puerto San José is the quickest and easiest beach to reach from Guatemala City or Antigua, and therefore it's also the most popular and developed. Still, the beach and its chaotic downtown hold little appeal for most foreign visitors. Puerto San José was once Guatemala's principal industrial and trade port, but that role has been entirely taken over by Puerto Quetzal, a few miles to the east. Perhaps the greatest draw to Puerto San José and vicinity is the ripe fishing grounds found just offshore. This area is developing a reputation as a major destination for sportfishing, with record numbers of marlin and sailfish being raised.
The beach right in front of Puerto San José is particularly unappealing. The best beach in the area is Chulamar, several miles to the west, where you'll find the Villas del Pacífico resort.
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Sailfish Bay Lodge
If you're coming to this area to fish, this dedicated fishing lodge has an enviable location on the ocean side of the canal just outside of the...
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Pacific Fins
This place boasts the plushest accommodations, and arguably the best food, service, boats, and gear on Guatemala's Pacific coast. My only complaint...
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Hotel Martita
This modern, downtown hotel is your best bet in this price range, and a good option for folks here just for the fishing. This two-story place has...
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