Day trip from Puerto Cortez to Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios lies 72 km (45 mi) west of Puerto Cortez, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Puerto Barrios is a realistic day trip from Puerto Cortez: about 1 h 11 min each way by road.
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| Puerto Cortez | Puerto Barrios | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Guatemala |
| Population | 142,311 | 100,593 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto Barrios
Crossing from Honduras into Guatemala: money changes from the Lempira to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Puerto Barrios
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Staying in Puerto Barrios
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Barrios from Puerto Cortez?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, west of Puerto Cortez; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Cortez to Puerto Barrios by road?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Cortez and Puerto Barrios?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puerto Barrios?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.