Guatemala Guide
The Pacific coast
Eastern Pacific Coast
The eastern section of the Pacific coast is dominated by Escuintla, the region's largest town, and Puerto San José, formerly its most important port – though neither place is at all attractive. Further to the east is Monterrico, an impressive beach where you'll find the coast's most important wildlife reserve, a protected area of mangrove swamps that's home to some superb birdlife. Beyond that the coastal highway runs to the border with El Salvador, with branch roads heading off to a couple of small seashore villages.