Acajutla, El Salvador

Cruise Port

Acajutla

City in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.

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Overview

Acajutla is a cruise port in El Salvador. It lies on the coast at approximately 13.59, -89.834.

About Acajutla

Acajutla is a seaport city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador. The city is located at 13°35′24″N 89°50′01″W on the Pacific coast of Central America and is El Salvador’s principal seaport from which a large portion of the nation’s exports of coffee, sugar, and Balsam of Peru are shipped. As a city, Acajutla is one of seventeen such districts in Sonsonate. As of 1992, the population of the city was 18,008.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Acajutla — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Acajutla

US Navy 070730-N-8704K-053 Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is moored in Acajutla, El Salvador, during a scheduled port visit
US Navy 070730-N-8704K-053 Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is moored in Acajutla, El Salvador, during a scheduled port visit

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 33°C in Apr and coolest around 30°C in Jun (average daytime highs).

Jan
31°
24°
Feb
32°
25°
Mar
32°
25°
Apr
33°
26°
May
32°
26°
Jun
30°
25°
Jul
32°
25°
Aug
31°
25°
Sep
31°
25°
Oct
31°
25°
Nov
31°
25°
Dec
32°
25°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Acajutla the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Acajutla, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →