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Things to see in Puerto San José (Guatemala): 7 places and when to go
Puerto San José is a town in Guatemala, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (4), Wildlife (2), With kids (2). The best known are Sipacate-Naranjo National Park. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Guatemala · 13.9397, -90.82
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (2) · With kids (2) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April to May, July to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- GUA Guatemala City, 78 km as the crow flies
What to see in Puerto San José
The places in and around Puerto San José, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Puerto San José
The best time to visit Puerto San José is November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:16
- FebBest time11:33
- MarBest time11:54
- AprPossible12:19
- MayPossible12:39
- JunBetter not12:49
- JulPossible12:45
- AugPossible12:28
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctPossible11:41
- NovBest time11:20
- DecBest time11:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Guatemala in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puerto San José
The nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA, Guatemala City), 78 km as the crow flies. How to get around Guatemala (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Antigua Guatemala23 places70 km
- Chimaltenango7 places80 km
- Guatemala City18 places82 km
- Jutiapa21 places107 km
- Quetzaltenango12 places125 km
- Esquipulas11 places173 km
And all of Guatemala, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puerto San José?
The best known: Sipacate-Naranjo National Park. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puerto San José?
November to March; also possible: April to May, July to August and October. In June there are 12 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11.
How do you get to Puerto San José?
The nearest main airport is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puerto San José as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- GuatemalaBefore travelling to Guatemala: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish citizens enter for 90 days, and what hardly anyone knows…
- Food and drink7 places for food and drink in Guatemala. Best time: November to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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