Puerto San José, Pacific port in Escuintla Department, Guatemala

Puerto San José is a Pacific port in Escuintla Department with a 1.6-kilometer wharf where ships anchor offshore at the black-sand beach. The facilities support cargo and passenger transfers from the open water directly to shore.

Puerto San José was Guatemala's Pacific port from 1853 to 1985, when operations moved to Puerto Quetzal, four kilometres east. In August 1890, General Juan Martín Barrundia was killed aboard the American steamer Acapulco here, sparking a diplomatic crisis with the United States. The state maritime company held a monopoly on unloading goods at the port.

The port town attracts visitors from Guatemala City during weekends and holidays, with local beaches drawing crowds especially around Easter celebrations.

The nearby San José Airport provides an additional transportation option for those traveling to the Pacific coastal region. This improves access for visitors who prefer air travel to the area.

In August 1890, General Juan Martín Barrundia was killed aboard the American steamer Acapulco while it lay at anchor here, after the captain was ordered to hand him over. The shooting sparked a diplomatic crisis between Guatemala and the United States. The port commander, Colonel Enrique Toriello, had boarded to serve the extradition order.