Puerto Quetzal, Pacific Ocean port in Escuintla Department, Guatemala.

Puerto Quetzal is a Pacific port facility with separate terminals designed for container shipping, bulk cargo handling, and cruise passenger operations. The complex manages both cargo and people movement in integrated spaces.

Construction began in 1980, and port services started on 18 March 1983 while the complex was still being built. The first construction phase ended in November 1985, when Puerto Quetzal was inaugurated and the state-owned Empresa Portuaria Quetzal was created to run it. It took over from Puerto San José as Guatemala's main Pacific port during the 20th century.

The port is run by the state-owned Empresa Portuaria Quetzal, created in 1985 when the first construction phase ended. Since its 1983 opening it has operated under a mixed system: private firms may provide certain services to ships and cargo, with rates set by the port authority and approved by government decree.

The port lies about 98–100 km from Guatemala City, linked by paved road to the national network and the Pan-American Highway. The access channel between the west and east breakwaters is 210 m wide, widening to 340 m at the manoeuvring basin, with a 1,000 m curve allowing entry without turning. The cruise terminal berth is 285 m long with a depth of 12 m.

The port has distinct zones where industrial cargo ships and passenger cruise vessels operate side by side in shared infrastructure. This arrangement keeps different operations separate while using the same facility efficiently.