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Puerto Alto
City in Cortés, Honduras
Overview
Puerto Alto is a small coastal town in the Cortés region of Honduras, offering a friendly, authentic atmosphere and scenic Caribbean beaches. The town is best known for its fishing culture, relaxed pace, and lively local traditions despite its modest size.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Honduras
Department
Cortés
Population
1,385
Time Zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
15.70°, -87.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$647
Local Cost
$343
Local Income
$280
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
24.7°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
13.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1546 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAP
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.
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