Seaport · Costa Rica
Puerto Caldera
Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15500). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Costa Rica
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CRPTC
- World Port Index no.
- 15500
- Coordinates
- 9.92°N, 84.72°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Costa Rica West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,390 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,390 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,840 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Caldera, with full port guides:
- Moín (Limón) · 100 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 290 nm
- Balboa · 310 nm
- Puerto Cortés · 400 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Caldera
Where is Puerto Caldera?
Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 9.92°N, 84.72°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Caldera?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CRPTC for Puerto Caldera. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Caldera from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,390 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,840 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Moín (Limón), Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT), Balboa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Caldera?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Caldera through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.