Puerto Barrios

Puerto Barrios stretches along the Caribbean coast at the terminus of Highway CA9, serving as Guatemala's primary Atlantic maritime gateway with two major ports.

The city emerged in 1895 through executive action by José María Reina Barrios, establishing a railroad connection between Guatemala City and the Atlantic coast.

The population of 100,593 residents represents a mixture of Garifuna, Maya, and Afro-Caribbean communities, each contributing to local traditions and festivals.

The local airport handles scheduled flights while the city provides ferry services to neighboring islands and coastal destinations throughout the Caribbean region.

Torre Manatí, initiated in 2019, aims to become Central America's tallest building, marking a new phase in the city's architectural development.

Location: Izabal Department

Inception: 1895

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Part of: Caribbean Coast of Guatemala

Shares border with: Morales, Livingston, Caribbean

Website: http://munipuertobarrios.gob.gt

GPS coordinates: 15.72752,-88.59525

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11