Port of Puerto Caldera (CRPTC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Caldera (UN/LOCODE CRPTC) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Costa Rica, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 9.9167° N, 84.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Costa Rica West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Caldera
Where is Port of Puerto Caldera located?
Port of Puerto Caldera is a seaport located in Costa Rica, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 9.9167° N, 84.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Caldera?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Caldera is CRPTC — country code CR, location code PTC.
How deep is Port of Puerto Caldera?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Caldera has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Puerto Caldera require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Caldera.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Caldera?
Port of Puerto Caldera is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Caldera have?
Port of Puerto Caldera is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Caldera are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →