Port of San Jose

The approach to San Jose is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto San José Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the E. Other aids include Puerto Quetzal Entrance Range Rear (1.7 NM E), Puerto Quetzal Water Tank (1.7 NM ENE), Puerto Quetzal Radar (2.7 NM E), Puerto Quetzal (2.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of San Jose is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in GT. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near San Jose (GTSNJ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GTSNJ on the live map.

The Port of San Jose operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

SAN JOSE (UN/Locode: GTSNJ), Guatemala is a seaport located at approximately 13.92000° N, -90.83000° E.

Coordinates: 13.92000° N, -90.83000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PUERTO QUETZAL — UN/Locode: GTPRQ — 13.92379° N, -90.79073° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Tanker.