Port of Parrita

CRPAR🇨🇷Costa Rica

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About Port of Parrita

Parrita is a canal port in Costa Rica's Puntarenas province. Established in 1971, it serves as a local transportation hub.

Background
Parrita is a canton and its only district in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
CR-P
Latitude
9.5167°
Longitude
-84.3167°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3623739 →
Wikidata
Q2610144 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
muniparrita.go.cr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CRPAR
Country
🇨🇷Costa Rica
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1971

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Parrita is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Quepos Lighthouse at 11 NM to the SE. Other aids include Los Sueños (21.9 NM WNW), Isla Herradura (22.2 NM WNW), Puerto Caldera (33.5 NM NW), Isla Negritos (35.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Parrita on?

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The Port of Parrita 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 Parrita?

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You can track vessels near Parrita (CRPAR) 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 Parrita?

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The Port of Parrita is a port in CR. Its UN/LOCODE is CRPAR — 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 CRPAR 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 Parrita?

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The Port of Parrita 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.