Port of Puerto Limon (CRLIO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Limon (UN/LOCODE CRLIO) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Costa Rica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 9.9833° N, 83.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11.5 m, an anchorage depth near 35 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Costa Rica E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Limon
Where is Port of Puerto Limon located?
Port of Puerto Limon is a seaport located in Costa Rica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 9.9833° N, 83.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Limon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Limon is CRLIO — country code CR, location code LIO.
How deep is Port of Puerto Limon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Limon has a channel depth of about 11.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 35 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Limon?
Port of Puerto Limon reports a maximum draft of 11.8 m, a maximum length of 300 m, a maximum beam of 48.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Limon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Limon.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Limon?
Port of Puerto Limon is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Limon have?
Port of Puerto Limon is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Limon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →