Port of Punta Colorada

The approach to Punta Colorada is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Colorada Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Punta Buenos Aires (42.9 NM SE), Almirante Brown (45.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Punta Colorada is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AR. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Punta Colorada (ARPCO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Punta Colorada is a port in AR. Its UN/LOCODE is ARPCO — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, AR, are the ISO country code for AR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Punta Colorada operates in the UTC-3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.