Port of Puerto Vallarta (MXPVR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Vallarta (UN/LOCODE MXPVR) is a small river (basins) harbor located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 20.6167° N, 105.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Mexico West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Vallarta
Where is Port of Puerto Vallarta located?
Port of Puerto Vallarta is a seaport located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.6167° N, 105.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Vallarta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Vallarta is MXPVR — country code MX, location code PVR.
How deep is Port of Puerto Vallarta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Vallarta has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Vallarta?
Port of Puerto Vallarta reports a maximum length of 290 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Vallarta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Vallarta.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Vallarta?
Port of Puerto Vallarta is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Vallarta have?
Port of Puerto Vallarta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Vallarta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15790), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →