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Puerto Cortez
City in Cortés, Honduras
Overview
Puerto Cortez, Honduras is the country's largest port city on the Caribbean coast, combining industrial bustle with laid-back beach living. With a population of around 48,000, it's known for its beautiful bay, lively seafood scene, and access to nearby natural reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Honduras
Department
Cortés
Population
48,013
Time Zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
15.83°, -87.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$932
Local Cost
$443
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
25
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
33 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAP
Distance
41 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 21 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 70/100.
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