Port of Palmar Norte

CRPAN🇨🇷Costa Rica

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About Port of Palmar Norte

Palmar Norte is a port located in Costa Rica's Puntarenas province. It serves as a gateway for regional trade, handling various cargo types.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
CR-P
Latitude
8.9667°
Longitude
-83.4667°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Palmar Norte?

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The approach to Palmar Norte is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Curupacha Lighthouse at 25 NM to the SE. Other aids include Isla del Caño (29.9 NM WSW), Cabo Matapalo (36.7 NM SSE), Punta Quepos (49.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Palmar Norte on?

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The Port of Palmar Norte is situated on the North Pacific Ocean 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 Palmar Norte?

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You can track vessels near Palmar Norte (CRPAN) 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 Palmar Norte?

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The Port of Palmar Norte is a port in CR. Its UN/LOCODE is CRPAN — 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 CRPAN 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 Palmar Norte?

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The Port of Palmar Norte 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.