Port of Caimital

CRCAI🇨🇷Costa Rica

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About Port of Caimital

Caimital is a small port located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It serves as a local hub for maritime activities, likely handling smaller vessels and regional trade.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CRCAI
Country
🇨🇷Costa Rica
Time Zone
UTC-6

Region

Subdivision
CR-G
Latitude
10.0667°
Longitude
-85.4667°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Caimital?

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The approach to Caimital is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta de Puntarenas Lighthouse at 36.8 NM to the E. Other aids include Isla Cabo Blanco (37.8 NM SSE), Puntarenas (38.1 NM E), Puntarenas Pier (38.1 NM E), Isla Negritos Afuera (40.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Caimital on?

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

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Caimital?

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

Where is the Port of Caimital?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE CRCAI mean?

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The first two characters, CR, are the ISO country code for CR. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Caimital?

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The Port of Caimital 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.