Seaport · Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15790). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXPVR
- World Port Index no.
- 15790
- Coordinates
- 20.62°N, 105.27°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (basins)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico West Coast
- Other names
- Penas
- Repairs
- None
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 | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Entrance width | 146.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 290.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 8,140 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,140 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,690 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Vallarta, with full port guides:
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 Vallarta
Where is Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 20.62°N, 105.27°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Vallarta?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXPVR for Puerto Vallarta. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Vallarta?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 290.0 m for Puerto Vallarta. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Puerto Vallarta from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,140 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,690 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manzanillo (Mexico), Lázaro Cárdenas, Altamira.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Vallarta 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.