Seaport · Costa Rica
Port of Puntarenas
Puntarenas (Costa Rica) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15510). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Costa Rica
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CRPAS
- World Port Index no.
- 15510
- Coordinates
- 9.98°N, 84.83°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Costa Rica West Coast
- Other names
- Punta Arenas
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel 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) | 9,380 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,390 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puntarenas, with full port guides:
- Moín (Limón) · 110 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 300 nm
- Balboa · 320 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 Puntarenas
Where is Port of Puntarenas?
Puntarenas (Costa Rica) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 9.98°N, 84.83°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puntarenas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CRPAS for Puntarenas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puntarenas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,380 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,830 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 Puntarenas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puntarenas 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.