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  1. Apr 27, 2022 · Guatemala's principal port until the port at Puerto San José was built some 15km (9.3 miles) up the coast, Iztapa is home to a scenic black-sand beach – actually more of a sandbar – backed by a flowing river. There's some decent surfing to be had, and Iztapa is a great base for whale-watching, but fishing is the main attraction.

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    • Monterrico. Monterrico, Guatemala. Monterrico, located on Guatemala's Pacific Coast, is the most popular beach in the country. With black volcanic sand and a strong current, Monterrico isn't one of Central America's postcard-perfect gems, but that's part of its draw.
    • Livingston. Livingston, Guatemala. Funky Livingston is a cluster of colorful wood structures wedged between the Caribbean and the rainforest.
    • Playa Tilapa. FRQJ+QX6, Tilapa, Guatemala. Phone +502 5705 9248. Playa Tilapa is located about 10 miles south of the Mexican border and is one of the most remote Guatemala beaches.
    • Champerico. Champerico, Guatemala. A couple of hours from Quetzaltenango (Xela), the shipping port of Champerico (or Champe) is a vacation spot for Guatemalans, though as with all Guatemala beaches, it's rarely crowded.
  2. Dec 8, 2023 · The Pacific Coast: Unveiling the Beauty of Guatemala’s Black Sand Beaches. Monterrico: A Hidden Paradise on the Pacific. Champerico: A Surfer’s Paradise. Iztapa: Where Adventure Meets Relaxation. Sipacate: Serenity on the Pacific Coast. The Caribbean Coast: Discovering Tropical Paradise in Guatemala. Playa Blanca: Caribbean Vibes in Guatemala.

  3. A sweltering strip of low-lying, tropical land, some 300km long and 50km wide, Guatemala’s Pacific coast is usually known as La Costa Sur. Featureless yet fertile, the coastal plain is a land of vast fincas, dull commerce-driven towns and ramshackle seaside resorts. The main attraction should be the coastline, though as the sand is black and ...

  4. Jul 12, 2024 · The climate in Guatemala is tropical, but temperatures can fall by the night and have hotter and humid days. The Pacific coast of Guatemala is hot all year long, with temperatures going from 20c to 37c. In this region, the weather tends to be a bit unpredictable since rainy days can be possible all year round. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

  5. Apr 10, 2024 · The best time to visit the Guatemala Pacific coast . On the Pacific coast, summertime is great to see baby sea turtles release, whereas wintertime is the best time for surfing, especially El Paredon because swells on the Pacific coast are smaller and more perfect, ideal for surfers and body-boarders.

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  7. Sep 29, 2019 · El Paredon, located southwest of Antigua, is considered to be a well-kept secret in Guatemala. Locals know that El Paredon has some of the best, year-round surfing in the country, but the beach remains rather unknown to foreigners. The drive to El Paredon is about 3 hours from Guatemala City and 2 hours from Antigua.