Santo Tomás de Castilla

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

Santo Tomás de Castilla is the smallest active cruise port in the western Caribbean region. Located in the Izabal Department of Guatemala, it serves as a commercial hub along with the nearby city of Puerto Barrios. The port sees a modest number of cruise ships during the season from October to April, including Holland America, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Oceania, and Windstar. Visitors are welcomed by a shipyard, a Guatemala Navy station, and a cruise passenger center. Popular excursions include tours to nature spots, a Spanish fort, and Mayan ruins. The best time to visit is in March and April. Santo Tomás de Castilla is situated on Guatemala's Caribbean coast between Belize and Honduras, making it a vital port for commercial traffic. The cruise terminal offers food vendors, entertainment, and arts and crafts stalls. Shore excursions to Rio Dulce river canyon, Puerto Barrios, Livingston, San Felipe Castle, and Quirigua Mayan ruins are recommended. Transportation options include buses and boats. The weather ranges from low 80s Fahrenheit in winter to high 80s Fahrenheit in summer, with a brief dry season from February to May.

Location

City: Puerto Barrios

Region: Izabal

Country: Guatemala

Coordinates: 15.68889°N, 88.61250°W