Port of La Tigra

The approach to La Tigra is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta de Puntarenas Lighthouse at 17.9 NM to the E. Other aids include Puntarenas (19 NM E), Puntarenas Pier (19 NM E), Isla Negritos Afuera (20.1 NM ESE), Isla Negritos (20.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of La Tigra 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.

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

The Port of La Tigra is a port in CR. Its UN/LOCODE is CRTIG — 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, 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.

The Port of La Tigra 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.