This is how Good Friday is lived on the beaches of Puerto San José and Monterrico

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This is how Good Friday is lived on the beaches of Puerto San José and Monterrico

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The family atmosphere is fully lived in the San José port, while in Monterrico passes more calmly this Holy Friday of Holy Week 2025.

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On the middle of Good Friday, hundreds of Veraneantes crowd Puerto San José. (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)

The images captured this morning of Good Friday They show colored umbrellas, groups of friends, complete families and street vendors, all under the intense sun of the southern coast.

Local authorities estimate that Puerto San José It will remain among the ten most visited destinations in Guatemala during the Easter weekas has happened in previous years.

Many come from the capital city and other departments, looking for a routine getaway and taking advantage of the rest day.

In addition to the attractiveness of the sea, visitors take the opportunity to enjoy local cuisine as Ceviches, fried fish, cold coconuts, among others.

And while the San José port luce luces crowded with Veraneantes, in Monterrico, Santa Rosathe scene is different.

The images captured this Good Friday show beaches with Less presence of tourists Compared to previous years, something that has surprised both merchants and local tourists.

Puerto de San José in Holy Week 2025

These photographs capture the atmosphere on the Guatemalan Pacific coast:

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View of the beach full, with umbrellas, awnings and people enjoying the sea. (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)
Puerto San Jose Holy Week 2025 Good Friday (1)
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT This Good Friday 2025, at the Playa del Puerto San José. (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)
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Fun, heat, rest and tradition on the banks of the Pacific. (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)
Monterrico Holy Week 2025 Good Friday (2)
Monterrico Beach with few people walking next to the shore (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)
Monterrico Holy Week 2025 Good Friday (1)
Unlike previous years, this Good Friday there is a lower influx of visitors, with wide empty spaces along the coast. (Free Press Photo: Byron Baiza)

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