Port of Caldera

CRCAL🇨🇷Costa Rica

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About Port of Caldera

Also known as: Puerto Caldera

Caldera is Costa Rica's primary freight port on the Pacific coast. It handles bulk cargo, containers, general cargo, and tankers. The port accommodates various vessel types, including bulk carriers, container ships, and Ro-Ro vessels, and is equipped with tugs.

Background
Caldera Port, is the main freight port in the Pacific side of Costa Rica, located in the Esparza canton of the Puntarenas province.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
16m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15500 →
GeoNames ID
9256799 →
Wikidata
Q1026433 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CRCAL
Country
🇨🇷Costa Rica
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CR-P
Area
West Coast Central America
Latitude
9.9140°
Longitude
-84.7210°

Terminals

SOCIEDAD PORTUARIA DE CALDERA S.A.

SOCIEDAD PORTUARIA DE CALDERA S.A.

Puerto Caldera, Puntarenas, Esparza, Costa Rica

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Caldera is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Caldera Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Puntarenas (7.3 NM WNW), Puntarenas Pier (7.3 NM WNW), Isla Negritos (8.3 NM SW), Isla Negritos Afuera (8.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Caldera on?

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The Port of Caldera 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 Caldera?

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You can track vessels near Caldera (CRCAL) 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 Caldera?

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The Port of Caldera is a port in CR. Its UN/LOCODE is CRCAL — 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 CRCAL 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 Caldera?

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The Port of Caldera 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.

What is the Port of Caldera?

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CALDERA (UN/Locode: CRCAL), Costa Rica is a seaport located at approximately 9.91400° N, -84.72100° E.

Where is the Port of Caldera located?

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Coordinates: 9.91400° N, -84.72100° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PUERTO CALDERA — UN/Locode: CRPTC — 9.92000° N, -84.72000° EPUNTARENAS — UN/Locode: CRPAS — 9.97478° N, -84.81905° EQUEPOS — UN/Locode: CRXQP — 9.42567° N, -84.17033° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Caldera?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Caldera?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Caldera?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.