Port of PUNTA GORDA

The approach to PUNTA GORDA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cabo Tres Puntas Lighthouse at 12.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Cabo Tres Puntas (14.2 NM SE), Puerto Barrios (25.2 NM SSE), Matias de Galvez (Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla) Range Front (26.5 NM SSE), Matias de Galvez (Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla) Range Rear (26.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of PUNTA GORDA is situated on the Caribbean Sea in BZ. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near PUNTA GORDA (BZPND) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BZPND on the live map.

The Port of PUNTA GORDA is a port in BZ. Its UN/LOCODE is BZPND — 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, BZ, are the ISO country code for BZ. 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 GORDA operates in the UTC-6 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.