Beaches in Guatemala map & data
There are 52 beaches mapped in Guatemala, spread over 12 regions. The most are in Izabal (13), Retalhuleu (9) and Petén (8). 35% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Barbacoa y Playa, Playa El Chechenal "Patrimonio de los Peteneros" and La Laguna.
Beaches by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Izabal | 13 | 25% |
| Retalhuleu | 9 | 17% |
| Petén | 8 | 15% |
| Escuintla | 6 | 12% |
| Sololá | 5 | 9.6% |
| Quiché | 3 | 5.8% |
| Jutiapa | 3 | 5.8% |
| Alta Verapaz | 1 | 1.9% |
| Suchitepéquez | 1 | 1.9% |
| El Progreso | 1 | 1.9% |
| San Marcos | 1 | 1.9% |
| Santa Rosa | 1 | 1.9% |
Notable beaches in Guatemala
- Barbacoa y PlayaEl Progreso · beach
- Playa El Chechenal "Patrimonio de los Peteneros"Petén · beach
- La LagunaQuiché · beach
- Playa BlancaIzabal · beach
- Playa Punta de OroSololá · beach
- Playa Pública Puerto San JoséPuerto de San Jose, Escuintla · Escuintla · beach
- Barra de La GabinaJutiapa · beach
- Laguna El PinoSanta Rosa · beach
- Playa El PedregalPetén · beach
- Playa CocoliIzabal · beach
- Playa Pública La LibertadSan Lucas Tolimán · Sololá · beach
- La BarronaJutiapa · beach
- Playa PalmarePetén · beach
- Playa PataxteIzabal · beach
- Playa RomeliaPetén · beach
- Playa PublicoIzabal · beach
- Playa San MiguelPetén · beach
What's in this layer
Every beach in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Beaches and sandy shores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in Guatemala?
This layer holds 52 beaches in Guatemala, the most of them in Izabal. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each beach?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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