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Puerto Cortés
City in Cortés, Honduras
Overview
Puerto Cortés is Honduras' major Caribbean port city, blending coastal culture, maritime commerce, and day-to-day local life. The city offers beautiful beaches, lively local markets, and a laid-back Caribbean vibe, making it an interesting stop for travelers seeking authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Honduras
Department
Cortés
Population
122,426
Time Zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
15.79°, -87.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
32
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
42
Monthly Cost
$725
Local Cost
$375
Local Income
$330
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
24.7°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1782 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAP
Distance
38 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 63/100.
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