Costa Rica

Port of Puntarenas (CR PAS)

UN/LOCODE
CR PAS
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Puntarenas
Body of water
North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Costa Rica
Port of Puntarenas, Costa Rica © Mariordo (Mario Duran Ortiz) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
CR-P
Also known as
Punta Arenas
Coordinates
9.9833, -84.8333 (9°59′N 84°50′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
3 m
Anchorage depth
7.9 m
Cargo pier depth
7.9 m
Oil terminal depth
6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Puntarenas operates as a working harbor in Costa Rica, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Puntarenas. Draft at the approach to Puntarenas is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Puntarenas located?
Puntarenas is a seaport in Costa Rica.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puntarenas?
The UN/LOCODE for Puntarenas is CR PAS.
What is the channel depth at Puntarenas?
The channel depth at Puntarenas is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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